Among the many stories about the late Val Kilmer, one of the strangest involves Eminem recalling a truly awkward moment at an awards show.

In 2018, Eminem took to social media to confess a moment that had been “bothering him for years”. He recalled an incident at an MTV awards show around 2009 or 2010, where his trailer was next to 50 Cent’s. While getting ready to go on stage, he happened to glance across and lock eyes with none other than Val Kilmer — just as he was taking off his underwear.

“I know he’s looking at me, and I know he looked away because he saw me looking at him” Em admitted, still unsure what to make of the moment. “I know Val Kilmer saw me naked. I just had to get that off my chest”.

The hilarious confession quickly drew Kilmer’s attention, but he had a different version of events. Responding on Twitter, the “Top Gun” and “Batman Forever” actor denied any such sighting:

I was nxt to Eminem’s trailer as a guest of 50, but sadly they only thing I saw was 50 closing Shady’s door after they had a visit!

“There’s a joke in there somewhere”, Kilmer added, keeping the lighthearted nature of the story intact.

With Kilmer’s passing at age 65, fans and media are reflecting on his incredible career and unique personality. While he was sometimes known for being a difficult presence in Hollywood, stories like this showcase the humour and charm that made him such a memorable figure.

Have a closer look at this bizarre exchange below: