Back in 2002, Jake Gyllenhaal found himself co-starring alongside the renowned Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston in the movie “The Good Girl.”
Despite Aniston’s peak in her career during that time and beyond, Gyllenhaal confessed to feeling like he was enduring torture while working with her.
However, it wasn’t because Aniston was difficult to work with; rather, it was due to Gyllenhaal’s deep admiration for her.
During a recent appearance on The Howard Stern Show, Jake Gyllenhaal shed light on his experience working with Jennifer Aniston in the mentioned film from 2002.
When asked if it was indeed torturous for him to collaborate with Aniston, the actor candidly admitted to it, mentioning that it was a blend of emotions.
Gyllenhaal elaborated that filming a love scene with his crush felt torturous, particularly emphasizing the discomfort of having an audience of thirty to fifty people present while shooting such intimate scenes.
He described the process as strangely mechanical, drawing parallels to dance routines and choreography.
Moreover, Gyllenhaal disclosed how they managed to navigate through the challenging scene by employing what is known as the “pillow technique.”
This technique involves placing a pillow between the actors to create the illusion of physical intimacy without actual contact.
The actor credited Jennifer Aniston for suggesting the use of the pillow, which ultimately eased the tension for him.
Prior to filming the scene, Aniston proposed the idea of using the pillow, demonstrating her thoughtfulness towards her co-star.
This isn’t the first instance where Jake Gyllenhaal has shared insights about his co-star from “The Good Girl.”
In a 2016 interview with People magazine, he referred to Aniston as “rough” and acknowledged his infatuation with her, highlighting the challenges that stemmed from his feelings.
Despite the difficulties, Gyllenhaal expressed that overall, his experience working with Aniston was delightful.
Delving into the specifics of the film itself, “The Good Girl” featured Jennifer Aniston, Jake Gyllenhaal, and John C. Reilly in lead roles.
The storyline follows Justine, a discontented 30-year-old woman grappling with a mundane job and a husband who indulges in marijuana.
Justine’s life takes a dramatic turn when she encounters Holden, a young man with whom
