Patsy Kensit recalls 'most erotic moment' with David Bowie on film set
The actress reveals that David once gently brushed her hair while they were filming 'Absolute Beginners'
Patsy Kensit has shared a vivid memory from filming Absolute Beginners, describing a silent encounter with David Bowie as "the most erotic moment" of her life.
The 58-year-old actress was just 16 when she landed her breakthrough role as Crepe Suzette in the 1986 musical drama, where Bowie appeared as the character Vendice Partners.
Looking back on the experience, Kensit recalled an unexpected moment that took place while she was sitting in the make-up chair.
"I was sitting in make-up one day, and Bowie walked past me, and then popped back in and picked up a hairbrush, and brushed my hair, which was very long, for what seemed like ages without saying anything," she told The Daily Telegraph.
"It was the most erotic moment of my life to date, but not at all weird; it was beautiful."
Kensit admitted she had long admired the late music icon and secretly hoped their meeting would turn into something more.
"I was obsessed with him, and had been since I was 13, so it was incredible to meet him," she said.
Recalling Bowie's first day on set, she joked that she had convinced herself they would fall in love.
"We all lined up in the corridor at Shepperton, as if he was royalty, and I was convincing myself that we were going to fall in love and live like we were in Hunky Dory – my favourite song at the time.
"And of course all he did was to shake my hand and say hello and moved on down the line."
Bowie, who died from cancer in January 2016 at the age of 69, left a lasting impression on the actress, who described him as "absolute heaven."
Kensit also reflected on working with Absolute Beginners director Julien Temple, admitting they struggled to connect during filming.
She explained that, as a teenager accustomed to more traditional productions, she found it difficult to adapt to Temple's style and felt she needed stronger direction.
Looking back, Kensit believes their relationship would have been very different had she been a few years older, adding that Temple has since become "a strong actors' director."