This hot actor from “Lipstick Jungle” talks about his new Lifetime movie, feeling sexy and being a hopeless romantic. Read on for this interview with Robert Buckley and watch “Flirting With Forty” on Saturday, December 6 at 9 pm et/pt. (Encores Sunday, December 7 at 9 pm et/pt and Monday, December 8 at 9 pm et/pt.)

by Rebecca Abramowitz

What made you want to be a part of this movie about a romance between an older woman and a younger man

I read the book “Flirting With Forty” before I actually did the movie, and as a 26-year-old guy, I loved it. I’m such a cheese ball! But it’s such a nice story.

What is the story about?

It is a beautiful love story. Kyle and Jackie have to make certain sacrifices and compromises to make the situation work. But they do it. As a hopeless romantic, I loved that.

Why do you think your character, Kyle, falls in love with Jackie, who is a bit older than him and a mom too?

I think she’s intelligent, understanding and beautiful.

What do you think viewers will get out of this movie?

I hope people walk away from the movie with the same feeling I had when I finished the book — smiling. It’s a wonderful true story of finding love later in life and when circumstances are against you.

You are a sexy surfer in this movie. What makes you feel sexy when you aren’t on a surf board?

Wearing a suit and a tie. I feel like the second I put on a tie, my SAT score jumps up 350 points. To me, fabulous and intelligent are synonymous.

What is your favorite thing to do in your free time?

I would say eating. But that doesn’t sound too hunky or romantic, does it? I also love surfing, thanks to this movie. And whether I’m hiking, mountain biking or even eating, I really love to be in the outdoors.

Since you love eating so much, are you looking forward to all the festive food this holiday season?

Yes, Christmas is fantastic. It is an excuse to eat junk food for an entire month out of the year! You also get to buy yourself and your friends great gifts — and to believe that a magic fat man comes down to give you said gifts. That’s way more amazing than Halloween, Thanksgiving and Easter combined!