The Uncomfortable Truth About Sex Scenes in Hollywood

As an avid movie-goer, I’ve often found myself wondering what it’s like to film those intimate sex scenes that seem so effortless on screen. But according to John Cena, the reality is far from glamorous.

“Oh my god, it’s the worst,” Cena told Club Shay Shay’s Shannon Sharpe when asked if shooting sex scenes is hard.

John Cena and Amy Schumer in Trainwreck

Cena, who has had his fair share of experience with sex scenes, including a memorable one with Amy Schumer in the 2015 comedy Trainwreck, explained that the process involves a lot of people and is far from intimate.

“There are so many people you need to make a movie,” Cena continued. “There’s nothing intimate about it. Nothing. Like it’s really embarrassing.”

But what’s even more embarrassing, according to Cena, is being naked in front of a room full of people, like he was at the 2024 Academy Awards.

“I got all the people behind the camera, but then I walk out in front of a room of my peers, many of which I’ve never met because I haven’t worked my way up to meet [them],” he said. “I have the most decorated performers, producers, directors in one room and I’m gonna go out there with my balls in the wind, with an index card covering my stuff like, ‘Hey guys, is this funny? Are we good?’”

John Cena at the 2024 Academy Awards

As someone who’s always been fascinated by the behind-the-scenes of movie-making, I have to admit that I found Cena’s honesty refreshing. It’s not often that we get to hear about the awkwardness of filming sex scenes from someone who’s been in the industry for as long as Cena has.

But what really struck me was Cena’s willingness to poke fun at himself and the absurdity of the situation. It’s clear that he’s not taking himself too seriously, and that’s something that I think we can all learn from.

So the next time you’re watching a movie and you see a sex scene that looks effortless and glamorous, just remember that it’s probably not as easy as it looks. And who knows, maybe the actors involved were just as uncomfortable as John Cena was.

John Cena and Amy Schumer in Trainwreck

In any case, I think we can all agree that John Cena is a true professional, and his willingness to speak his truth about the awkwardness of filming sex scenes is something that we can all appreciate.

The Reality of Sex Scenes in Hollywood

As I was researching this article, I came across a lot of interesting information about the process of filming sex scenes. From the use of intimacy coordinators to the importance of communication between actors, it’s clear that there’s a lot more that goes into filming these scenes than meets the eye.

But what really stood out to me was the fact that many actors have spoken out about the awkwardness of filming sex scenes. From Emma Stone to Ryan Gosling, it seems like everyone has a story to tell about the uncomfortable experience of filming these scenes.

“It’s like, you’re trying to be intimate with someone, but there are 50 people in the room,” Stone said in an interview with The Guardian.

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling in La La Land

It’s clear that filming sex scenes is not as easy as it looks, and that there’s a lot more that goes into it than just the actors involved. But despite the challenges, it’s clear that many actors are willing to speak out about their experiences and to share their stories with the world.

Conclusion

In conclusion, filming sex scenes is not as easy as it looks. From the use of intimacy coordinators to the importance of communication between actors, it’s clear that there’s a lot more that goes into filming these scenes than meets the eye.

But despite the challenges, it’s clear that many actors are willing to speak out about their experiences and to share their stories with the world. And who knows, maybe one day we’ll see a change in the way that sex scenes are filmed, and maybe we’ll see more actors speaking out about their experiences.

Until then, I think we can all appreciate John Cena’s honesty and willingness to poke fun at himself. And who knows, maybe we’ll even see more actors following in his footsteps and speaking out about their own experiences with filming sex scenes.

John Cena and Amy Schumer in Trainwreck