Rosie O’Donnell Says Filming Sex Scene with Cynthia Nixon in “And Just Like That… ”Was ‘Horrifying’
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Key Points:
- Rosie O'Donnell described filming her sex scene with longtime friend Cynthia Nixon on "And Just Like That…" as "horrifying," particularly feeling nervous about acting intimate after the scene.
- O'Donnell guest-starred as Sister Mary, a nun who breaks her chastity vow and has a romantic encounter with Nixon's character Miranda Hobbes in the third season premiere of the Sex and the City spinoff.
- Despite her nerves, O'Donnell expressed deep respect and affection for Nixon, praising her talent, sincerity, and activism during a conversation on Amy Poehler's Good Hang podcast.
- Cynthia Nixon revealed that casting O'Donnell was a long-time goal of the show's writers, and they were impressed by O'Donnell's heartfelt and moving performance beyond her comedic skills.
- O'Donnell noted that aside from this scene, her only other sex scene was on the FX drama Nip/Tuck, highlighting the challenge and skill involved in filming intimate scenes.
