During the filming of “Tootsie” in 1982, Geena Davis found herself on a learning curve, not just in acting but also in handling unwanted advances.

Dustin Hoffman, a co-star in the movie who later faced allegations of misconduct himself, shared invaluable advice with Davis during breaks.

He suggested that she immerse herself in reading and even provided her with a clever response to fend off potential advances from her future colleagues.

The tip Hoffman gave Davis was quite simple yet effective: “Well, you’re very attractive.

I would love to, but it would ruin the s**ual tension between us.”

This counsel came in handy when Davis encountered a similar situation with Jack Nicholson.

After their time on set, Davis, accompanied by other actor-slash-models, received a dinner invitation from Nicholson every evening.

One day, she found a note under her door asking her to call Nicholson.

When she did, he inquired, “When is it gonna happen?”

Realizing the nature of the conversation, Davis swiftly recalled Hoffman’s advice and responded, “Uh, Jack, I would love to.

You’re very attractive.

But I have a feeling we’re going to work together at some point in the future, and I would hate to have ruined the s**ual tension between us.”

Surprised by her reply, Nicholson asked where she got that line from, appreciating her quick thinking.

In her recently published memoir, “Dying of Politeness,” Davis delves into the uncomfortable encounters she faced with co-star Bill Murray during the filming of “Quick Change” in 1990.

Murray allegedly pressured her to lie on a bed and try out a massage device called “the Thumper,” despite her repeated refusals.

Furthermore, he reportedly yelled at Davis while on set, creating a hostile environment.

(Vanity Fair had previously reached out to Murray’s lawyer for a statement on these claims.)

Interestingly, Murray, who also appeared in “Tootsie” alongside Hoffman, defended Hoffman against accusations of s**ual misconduct in 2018.

During an event at New York City’s 92nd Street Y, Murray referred to Hoffman as a “great man” and attributed his behavior to being a playful flirt throughout his life.

While acknowledging Hoffman’s quirks, Murray emphasized that he found him to be genuinely kind-hearted.