TMDb/Kiss the Girls Movie Ashley Judd reflects on her complex legacy in the 1997 thriller Kiss the Girls, revealing how her perspective on the film's dark themes has evolved. March 31, 2026 AceShowbiz - Kiss the Girls, the 1997 thriller adapted from James Patterson's novel, holds a special yet complicated place in the career of actress Ashley Judd. In a recent Instagram post dated March 8, Judd reflected on how her view of the film has transformed over time, acknowledging both its impact and the difficult themes it explores.