In a world where many fantasize about sharing intimate moments with their favorite celebrities, Jake Gyllenhaal candidly expressed that his experience was far from glamorous.

The actor disclosed that filming s** scenes with Jennifer Aniston proved to be quite taxing.

Gyllenhaal, a self-proclaimed admirer of Aniston from her iconic role in Friends, found himself cast opposite her in the movie The Good Girl back in 2002.

The film depicted Aniston as Justine Last, leading a dull life until encountering a young man, played by Gyllenhaal, who sparks a romantic connection.

Reflecting on the past nearly two decades later, Jake Gyllenhaal, recognized for his role in The Covenant, opened up about the challenges of shooting steamy scenes with Aniston.

During an interview on Howard Stern’s radio show, the 40-year-old was questioned about the discomfort of portraying intimate moments alongside his long-term crush, Aniston.

Acknowledging the peculiar mix of emotions involved, Gyllenhaal humorously admitted, “Oh yeah, it was torture, yes it was.

But it was also not torture.

I mean, come on, it was like a mix of both.”

When Stern jokingly inquired about addressing potential physical reactions during filming, Gyllenhaal shared a light-hearted response, stating, “Yes, I said it just like that,” in reference to the comical scenario.

Describing the process of filming love scenes as inherently awkward, Gyllenhaal emphasized the impersonal atmosphere created by the presence of numerous crew members observing the intimate moments unfold.

He expressed that the mechanical aspect of such scenes detracts from any personal arousal, likening it to a meticulously choreographed routine for the camera.

Despite the discomfort, Gyllenhaal hinted that there are worse scenarios one could face while filming such sequences.

Moreover, he emphasized that his on-screen chemistry with Aniston was not an isolated incident, having also engaged in intimate scenes with Anne Hathaway in Love and Other Drugs and the acclaimed Brokeback Mountain.

Reflecting on his experience filming Brokeback Mountain, Gyllenhaal noted that sharing intimate moments on screen with Hathaway prior to their collaboration in subsequent films had eased any unease, attributing their compatibility to a harmonious and musical dynamic in their performances.

The enduring bond between Jake Gyllenhaal and Jennifer Aniston remains a testament to the challenges and rewards of navigating intimacy on screen within the realm of Hollywood’s cinematic universe.