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Brad Pitt’s Memorable Love Scene with Geena Davis

Intimate scenes with co-stars in Hollywood can often be awkward, as revealed by various celebrities in the industry.

Dakota Johnson discussed the discomfort of wearing sticky undergarments for “Fifty Shades Freed” (2018), while Blake Lively shared her experience of filming a s** scene with Ben Affleck in “The Town” (2010) on her first day on set.

In contrast, Brad Pitt found his love scene with Geena Davis in the 1991 film “Thelma & Louise” to be a positive experience.

Playing the role of the charming outlaw J.D., Pitt credited Davis, who portrayed Thelma, for making the process bearable.

Reflecting on the scene, Pitt expressed gratitude towards Davis for her kindness and support during the two days of shooting the love scene.

The iconic love scene between Pitt and Davis has been widely discussed in the media, with some attributing it to Pitt’s emergence as a s** symbol in the industry.

Interestingly, director Ridley Scott initially had other actors in mind for the role of J.D.

in “Thelma & Louise,” including Mark Ruffalo, George Clooney, and others.

However, Billy Baldwin’s withdrawal from the project led to Pitt securing the role.

Geena Davis recalled her initial nerves while reading lines with Pitt, admitting to feeling flustered by his charm.

Despite her mistakes, Pitt remained calm and supportive throughout the audition process.

Davis was so impressed by Pitt’s audition that she advocated for him to be chosen for the role, emphasizing his standout qualities to the director.

During the filming of the intimate scene, Pitt reportedly felt self-conscious about a minor blemish on his buttocks.

Davis, in her memoir “Dying of Politeness: A Memoir,” mentioned Pitt’s embarrassment over the small pimple but praised his professionalism.

The makeup team successfully concealed the imperfection, allowing the scene to proceed smoothly.

Recounting the experience of filming the scene, Pitt described feeling nervous and sweaty while Davis sat on his lap.

Despite the unusual circumstances, Davis remained composed and focused on the task at hand, easing Pitt’s discomfort.

Her calm demeanor and professionalism contributed to creating a positive and memorable on-set atmosphere.