In a candid interview with Amy Poehler, Dakota Johnson opened up about the realities of filming sex scenes, describing them as "not sexy" and often awkward. She explained that actors have to simulate physical intimacy without actual engagement, needing to produce sounds and movements that feel contrived. Johnson noted how important she believes these scenes can be when incorporated correctly into a story, attributing her comfort with them to her upbringing and body positivity instilled by her mother, Melanie Griffith.
It's a sex scene. It's not, like, sexy. It doesn't feel good.
I feel brave with [filming sex scenes] and when it's used the right way in a story, it's important.
You have to do all the things except have sex, such as making sounds like you're having sex.
There are times when I've done a sex scene where I'm by myself because I'm only in the frame.
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