Even Jake Gyllenhaal could not handle Jennifer Aniston. The actress is considered one of the hottest female actresses in the industry and was once on the list of top-earning celebrities. While Gyllenhaal himself is quite the looker, Aniston’s fame from F.R.I.E.N.D.S only helped display her beauty to the world.

While there is an age of about 12 years between the two, they shared some steamy chemistry in their 2002 movie The Good Girl. So what was the experience like for a young Gyllenhaal to romanticize everyone’s dream girl in front of a crew? In an interview, he got candid about the shoot and explained why it was awkward.

Jake Gyllenhaal explains why shooting s*x scene with Jennifer Aniston was a torture

Gyllenhaal was only 21 when he shared a s*x scene with 33-year-old Jennifer Aniston. During an episode of The Howard Stern Show in 2021, the actor opened up about his experience of romanticizing someone older than him. Recalling the experience, he said, “It was torture, yes it was, but it was also not torturing. I mean, come on. It was like a mix of both.”

He explained how there are about 30-50 people while shooting a movie, and getting intimate feels mechanical. Since every scene in a film is choreographed, so was this. But he credits Aniston for making the whole scenario more comfortable for him.

The actress was married to Brad Pitt at the time and the two made one of the hottest couples in the industry. Although they have parted ways ever since. Meanwhile, Gyllenhaal was dating his girlfriend Jeanne Cadieu at the time of the interview. Regardless, they got through the scene by being candid throughout it all.

The Good Girl revolves around Justine, a 30-year-old woman living with her husband Phil in a small town in Texas. While she works at a mall, he is a house painter. While he wants to start a family, Justine needs some time. But things take a turn when a young employee named Holden is hired to be a cashier at her workplace. What follows is a series of bittersweet events. The film was well received by critics, with both the actors being appreciated for their work.

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