Harrison Ford‘s unique endorsement of Jason Segel for his performance in Forgetting Sarah Marshall became a memorable moment in Hollywood, influencing Ford’s decision to join the cast of Shrinking. The highlight came when Ford openly praised Segel for a daring scene, intertwining celebrity humor with unexpected camaraderie and setting the stage for even more candid celebrity confessions that followed.
How Harrison Ford’s Unexpected Compliment Shaped “Shrinking”
The journey began when Harrison Ford, renowned for his role as Indiana Jones, was sent Forgetting Sarah Marshall and The End of the Tour to learn about Jason Segel before joining the Apple TV+ series Shrinking. Segel described Ford’s unfamiliarity with him, recounting in a June 5 interview with Seth Rogen that these films were meant to provide Ford with insight. After viewing the movies and seeing the much-talked-about full-frontal scene in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Ford’s response was as bold as Segel’s performance.
Ford decided to take the role of Dr. Paul Rhoades in Shrinking and sent a text message through producer Bill Lawrence, which Segel recalled as,
“Apparently, Bill Lawrence got a text that said, ‘I’m in. And tell the kid, great d–k.’”
—Jason Segel, Actor
Seth Rogen reacted with admiration at Ford’s comment, saying,
“Even if he was out, that would be great.”
—Seth Rogen, Actor
Behind the Scene: Segel’s Bold Choice in Forgetting Sarah Marshall
The unforgettable full-frontal scene in the 2008 comedy involved Segel standing naked during a breakup delivered by Kristen Bell’s character. Segel had previously explained that he was the one who introduced this idea, believing it was something fresh at the time. He reflected,
“I was actually not very uncomfortable doing it. I really felt free. You have to put it in the context that this was 2006, 2007, and this hadn’t been done before, in my recollection, where the main guy was going to be naked in the first five minutes of the movie.”
—Jason Segel, Actor
The choice received positive attention not only from Ford but from others in the entertainment industry. Conan O’Brien also complimented Segel after seeing Forgetting Sarah Marshall, saying,
“I think it is such a perfect comedy.”
—Conan O’Brien, Comedian
Segel has shared that the breakup scene drew inspiration from his own life. He recounted a personal story:
“She arrived at the house and I had decided that the way to really kick off this sex was that I was waiting on the couch totally naked, like posed,”
he said, continuing,
“So she walked in and there I am laying, and I said, ‘I’ve got a surprise for you,’ and then she said, ‘We need to talk.’”
—Jason Segel, Actor
Other Celebrity Candid Moments from Hollywood
Revealing personal and often risqué secrets has become something of a trend among celebrities, with several sharing their stories about relationships, intimacy, and unconventional experiences. Among these, Brooks Nader’s backstage exploits surfaced courtesy of her sister Grace Ann Nader, who described what she observed during dance rehearsals with Gleb Savchenko, saying,
“every time I visited Brooks’s trailer, the trailer was shaking every single time. I never wanted to go in there. I was always knocking.”
—Grace Ann Nader, Sister
Brooks Nader herself joked about the situation:
“The trailer thing was probably why we didn’t win.”
—Brooks Nader, Model
Brooke Shields Shares the Realities of Aging and Intimacy
Brooke Shields offered insight into her relationship with husband Chris Henchy in her memoir, addressing age-related changes and their impact on her sex life. Shields wrote,
“I’m going through all the bodily s–t that comes with aging as a woman even in the best of times,”
adding,
“The thinning hair and the peach fuzz and the brand-new belly fat and vaginal dryness and the diminishing sex drive—and in my natural state I feel less appealing to him than I ever did before.”
—Brooke Shields, Actor/Author
She further explained what now helps her enjoy intimacy:
“For me to fully enjoy sex at this point,”
she wrote,
“I need my lotions and potions, the right sleepwear (maybe calling it sleepwear is contributing to the problem), my special pillow, and maybe a tequila so I can relax.”
—Brooke Shields, Actor/Author
Katy Perry’s Unconventional Gratitude
Singer Katy Perry candidly explained to Alex Cooper how she rewards Orlando Bloom for helping around the house:
“If I come downstairs and the kitchen is clean, and you’ve done it all, and you’ve done all the dishes, and you’ve closed all the pantry doors, you better be ready to get your d–k sucked.”
—Katy Perry, Singer
Chelsea Handler Sets the Record Straight on Her Infamous Breakup
Chelsea Handler became known for her willingness to disclose private experiences. Addressing the rumors about her 2010 breakup with Ted Harbert, she insisted,
“I want to go on the record that that is not why our relationship ended.”
—Chelsea Handler, Comedian
Handler emphasized the couple’s history:
“We did have a lot of threesomes‚ and that, while that’s private it’s already out there,”
she continued,
“so I’m gonna double down on that and just say that we didn’t break up because I left him for the masseuse. That didn’t happen.”
—Chelsea Handler, Comedian
Heidi Klum’s “Sex Closet” and Family Reactions
Heidi Klum discussed her private closet on The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Show podcast, describing its contents:
“It’s a big closet. But, there’s outfits in here and things, you know,”
she said,
“You can have a lot of things. You can have wigs, you can have outfits, shoes, boots.”
—Heidi Klum, Model/Judge
Klum shared a funny incident involving her daughter:
“She fully knew what it was. But, also she was with a friend and she filmed it and they were giggling, and I was like, ‘Oh my God.’”
—Heidi Klum, Model/Judge
John Cena Reveals the Reality of Filming Intimate Scenes
Wrestler and actor John Cena shared what it’s really like to shoot a sex scene, saying,
“There is nothing intimate about it,”
followed by,
“Nothing. So, like, it’s really embarrassing.”
—John Cena, Actor/Wrestler
Reflecting on Trainwreck with Amy Schumer, Cena provided more details: “Amy is an angel,” he said,
“She made the environment so comfortable, and then when I got the part, eventually they were like, ‘Yeah, it’s a sex scene and we want you to do elaborate and crazy stunt sex, and all those lines you had? We’re probably not going to use them, we’re just going to do this stunt sex scene.’”
—John Cena, Actor/Wrestler
Shailene Woodley Speaks Out Against Pornography
Shailene Woodley discussed her views on intimacy and criticisms of pornography on the She MD podcast, stating,
“The way that sex is presented on the surface in this country is so fabricated,”
and,
“and it’s such a performance instead of true intimacy, vulnerability and connection.”
—Shailene Woodley, Actor
She continued on the significance of pleasure:
“Pleasure is so important, and we just rip each other off of it because I think we don’t necessarily even know what’s possible,”
she remarked,
“And that’s my big beef with porn is I’m like, ‘You’re selling everybody McDonald’s when you could have like, whoa.’”
—Shailene Woodley, Actor
Goldie Hawn Believes Intimacy Sustains Long-Term Bonds
Goldie Hawn, reflecting on her long-standing relationship with Kurt Russell, revealed to E! News:
“You have to have good sex,”
explaining,
“Because sex is something that connects you and creates more belonging. People who have healthy sexual relationships usually last a lot longer. But it’s not just because of the act, it’s because of the warmth and the intimacy that it creates.”
—Goldie Hawn, Actor
Ice-T Explains the Secret to Marriage Longevity
Ice-T shared that “jungle sex” is part of the reason for his marriage’s longevity with Coco Austin:
“That flame has to stay lit.”
—Ice-T, Musician/Actor
He added,
“When that flame goes out and you’re not really attracted to each other anymore,”
he said,
“you have to address that very quickly because it’s something that’s necessary.”
—Ice-T, Musician/Actor
Demi Lovato’s Confidence in the Bedroom
Demi Lovato told the LadyGang podcast that she experiences the most confidence while being intimate, stating,
“I feel the most confident when I’m having sex,”
and elaborated,
“’Cause you’re so present that you’re not thinking about what is actually like…what clouds your judgement throughout the rest of the day, or at least that’s how it is for me. It’s not that way for everybody.”
—Demi Lovato, Musician
Lisa Rinna Reflects on Changes in Long-Term Relationships
Lisa Rinna candidly discussed how aging has changed her and Harry Hamlin’s experiences, saying,
“I do think that desire levels change for a man,”
and explained,
“That’s just the natural evolution of life. So it’s figuring out how to coexist without taking that personally as a woman. I think that it’s almost more about companionship and about creating space for the ebb and flow of sexuality.”
—Lisa Rinna, Actor
She added about their enduring connection:
“We really have great sex together, and we always have,”
Rinna continued,
“It’s just that maybe it doesn’t happen quite as often as it did when you’re in your 30s and in your 20s, I would say. And I think that’s normal.”
—Lisa Rinna, Actor
Zoe Saldaña and Marco Perego-Saldaña’s Family Code for Intimacy
To discuss intimacy discreetly, Zoe Saldaña and Marco Perego-Saldaña use a code phrase around their children. Marco shared on The Drew Barrymore Show that, “We ‘play Legos naked,’” which Zoe clarified means private time as adults. However, the couple noticed their older twins were starting to pick up on the meaning. Zoe recalled,
“They were like, ‘Are you guys kissing? Are you guys gonna go play naked with your Legos?’”
she said,
“And we’re like, ‘No, we’re not going to do that.’”
—Zoe Saldaña, Actor
These revelations, starting from Harrison Ford’s memorable message to Jason Segel and stretching across Hollywood, reflect a growing openness among celebrities about discussing private subjects in public. As such conversations become more common, they challenge boundaries, provoke discussion, and perhaps even help audiences reflect on their own relationships and experiences.
