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Superhero Actresses Reveal Bathroom Struggles in Tight Costumes
23 Oct
Summary
- Tessa Thompson and Jennifer Lawrence bonded over having to pee in funnels for superhero roles
- Actors face challenges using the bathroom in their tight, restrictive costumes
- Designers prioritize the look over functionality, leaving stars to find creative solutions
As of October 23rd, 2025, the superhero genre continues to captivate audiences, with various cinematic universes thriving. For those with a Disney+ subscription, the Marvel movies and the X-Men franchise are readily available, featuring acclaimed actresses like Tessa Thompson and Jennifer Lawrence.
In a recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Thompson and Lawrence traded stories about the unexpected challenges they faced while suiting up for their comic book roles. Both actresses revealed that they were unable to use the bathroom in their superhero costumes, leading to creative solutions like using funnels.
Lawrence, who played Mystique in four X-Men movies, starting with First Class and ending with her character's surprise death in Dark Phoenix, was the first to share her experience. Thompson, who continues to portray Valkyrie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, immediately related to the issue, acknowledging that she too struggled with the same problem when filming the Thor franchise.
It seems this is a common problem for superhero actors, with Christian Bale famously advising Ben Affleck to ensure he could pee in the Batman suit when taking on the role for Zack Snyder. While designers prioritize the cool factor of the costumes, they often overlook the practical needs of the actors, leaving them to find workarounds.
As the two actresses discussed, the solution they were provided was a funnel, which allowed them to relieve themselves without removing their entire costumes. However, Thompson admitted that she couldn't bring herself to actually use the funnel, fearing the potential consequences of getting urine on her Valkyrie outfit.
With the superhero genre showing no signs of slowing down, it's clear that the bathroom woes of these actors will continue to be a behind-the-scenes challenge. Fans can now look at Thompson and Lawrence's performances with a newfound appreciation for the sacrifices they make to bring these iconic characters to life.
