Orlando Bloom hates canoodling with his co-stars.

The 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest' star says on-screen kissing makes him "uncomfortable" and "embarrassed", according to People magazine.

He confessed: "In my new movie 'Haven' I hated kissing ZoeSaldana! I was like, 'Take your tongue out of my mouth, please. Your boyfriend is standing right there'.

"Most people think kissing beautiful co-stars must be great but it's always awkward."

Meanwhile, Orlando says he's not bothered his sex symbol status having a negative affect on his career because it never did his idols any harm.

He revealed: "That doesn't bother me. Name any of my heroes, and they were hotties.

"Brando was a pin-up, so was James Dean, Paul Newman. I'm not going to rest on my 'teen hottie' laurels. I have aspirations to do more than that.

"Still, they're very loyal fans, those teenage girls! I definitely appreciate them."

However, Orlando - who recently split from 'Superman Returns' actress Kate Bosworth - refused to comment on the break-up.

He explained: "People always ask me whether we're together or not. It's still nobody's business."