Sophie Turner and Kit Harington, former co-stars from Game of Thrones, recalled feeling disgusted while filming intimate scenes for the gothic horror film The Dreadful, which features them as siblings in a complex plot set during the War of the Roses.
Neal McDonough, an actor known for his roles in TV series, recounts facing Hollywood backlash after refusing to perform on-screen kisses and sex scenes due to his religious beliefs, which led to professional setbacks but also strengthened his faith and personal values. He now navigates his career with a focus on faith and family, including acting alongside his wife in a recent film.
Zendaya discusses filming intimate scenes in the movie Challengers, emphasizing the importance of feeling safe during such scenes and the use of an intimacy coordinator. She also shares how she and her co-stars bonded and felt at ease by spending time together off set, including playing tennis and rehearsing.
Nicholas Galitzine, star of Starz's new historical drama "Mary & George," discusses shooting multiple intimate scenes in a day, describing it as empowering and a unique way to tap into his character's psyche. The series tells the story of George Villiers, the eventual Duke of Buckingham, and his rise to power as the rumored lover of King James I of England. Galitzine turned to historical sources to understand his character and even influenced changes in the later scripts to better portray Villiers. "Mary & George" premieres on Starz on April 5th.
Kristen Stewart and her co-star Katy O'Brian discuss their roles in "Love Lies Bleeding," a gritty anti-romance film featuring unapologetically Sapphic sex scenes. Stewart was drawn to the dark side of love portrayed in the film, while O'Brian expressed excitement about filming real and intimate scenes. Both actors emphasized the importance of comfort and communication during filming, aiming to deliver a more realistic and genuine portrayal of physical intimacy.
Actress Jenna Ortega, 21, has garnered attention for her intimate scenes with older co-stars, including a steamy encounter with Martin Freeman, 52, in the movie Miller's Girl and a sex scene with Kid Cudi, 37, in the horror film X. Ortega worked with intimacy coordinators to ensure comfort and consent during these scenes, emphasizing the importance of boundaries and continuous consent, while also expressing eagerness to take on new challenges in her acting career.
Actor Henry Cavill reveals his discomfort with intimate scenes in movies, expressing that they are often overused and can be a "cop out." He also addresses his desire for privacy in his real-life relationships. Other celebrity confessions include Kim Kardashian's intimate moment with Pete Davidson, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher's open-door policy at home, Joy Behar's claim of having had sex with ghosts, Jenna Bush Hager's decision to go commando, Britney Spears admitting she doesn't know Pete Davidson and Scott Disick, Jana Kramer's humorous breakup story involving asparagus pee, a former Grey's Anatomy writer's admission of lying about having cancer, and Kim Kardashian's humorous comment about eating poop for a more youthful appearance.
Triptii Dimri, the actress who starred in the film 'Animal' alongside Ranbir Kapoor, revealed that her parents were initially surprised and uncomfortable with her intimate scenes in the movie. However, they eventually understood and supported her decision, acknowledging that it was part of her job as an actor. Triptii emphasized the importance of staying true to her characters and feeling comfortable and safe while filming such scenes. She also mentioned that the production team took measures to ensure her comfort during sensitive scenes, limiting the number of people on set and checking in on her well-being.
Actress Aubrey Plaza revealed in a rediscovered interview that a director instructed her to actually masturbate during a scene for the 2013 movie The To Do List. Plaza had expected to simulate the act, but was surprised to find the camera mounted on the ceiling and a crew of "old men smoking" present. Plaza said she was nervous about the scene, which was a full body shot, and had scarred some child actors during another scene where her top fell off. Plaza has recently gained fame for her role in the HBO series The White Lotus.