For the rich and famous, a promenade down the red carpet followed by an evening at the most revered awards ceremony in film sounds just about right – and at this year’s Oscars, celebs didn’t shy away from . 

Last night, Nicole Kidman and her husband of 15 years, Keith Urban, turned heads as they  on the red carpet and spent the rest of the evening looking very loved up.

Nicole and Keith weren’t alone: Allison William and her fiancé, Alexander Dreymon, also shared a kiss on their red carpet debut. 

In fact, PDA – shorthand for Public Display of Affection – has become a cornerstone of celebrity culture.

Last year, our feeds were flooded with racy pics of  locking lips (and tongues) at every given opportunity. 

For the masses, though, PDA is much less celebrated – other than holding hands in the street or a little peck on the lips while waiting for the bus, most couples shy away from straddling one another and snogging in public.

But some simply don’t care if the people around them feel uncomfortable, they’ll kiss and cuddle in public until the cows come home. But what does it really say about their relationship?

PDA, says psychotherapist and agony aunt , can be a symbol of a strong connection a little bit of insecurity. 

‘Some people love PDA because they are still in the bubble of their relationship,’ she tells Metro.co.uk.

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