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From Lovers to Co-Stars: Acting with Exes
28 Aug
Summary
- Actors faced intimacy with ex-partners on film sets.
- Some ex-couples maintained friendships post-breakup.
- On-screen reunions brought complex personal histories.
Actors have frequently found themselves in the unique position of portraying intimate scenes with former romantic partners on screen. Christopher McDonald recalled the awkwardness of playing Geena Davis's husband in 'Thelma & Louise' shortly after their engagement ended.
Rosamund Pike and Simon Woods, who dated, later played sweethearts in 'Pride & Prejudice,' with Pike also briefly engaged to director Joe Wright during filming. Similarly, French actors Benoît Magimel and Juliette Binoche, former lovers and parents to a daughter, reconnected through their roles in 'The Taste of Things.'
Jacob Elordi and Joey King, who dated while filming Netflix's 'The Kissing Booth' trilogy, continued to act as a couple after their real-life breakup. Jennifer Aniston and Tate Donovan experienced this during his 'Friends' guest spot, navigating a breakup while playing love interests.
Diane Keaton and Woody Allen, former partners, maintained a collaborative and friendly relationship, working together on multiple films. Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper, who dated after 'Mamma Mia!', later reprised their roles as a couple in the sequel a decade later.
Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz filmed a sex scene for 'Bad Teacher' after their relationship concluded, while Gwyneth Paltrow convinced ex-boyfriend Ben Affleck to star alongside her in 'Bounce' despite their breakup. Kyle MacLachlan and Laura Dern also navigated filming an intimate scene for 'Twin Peaks: The Return' after a past romance.
