Key takeaways:
– Viola Davis suffered a back injury filming a passionate scene for How to Get Away with Murder.
– Margot Robbie experienced numerous paper cuts during a monetary scenes in The Wolf of Wall Street.
– Both experiences highlight the unpredicted risks that actors may face during filming.
– Despite injuries, actors are expected to get back on set and continue with their performance.
Hot, Heated Moments that Went Awry
No one can dispute that acting requires a significant level of dedication and talent. From creating authentic characters to performing daring stunts, celebrated Hollywood stars have never hesitated to go that extra mile. Our celebrities of the hour, Viola Davis and Margot Robbie, clearly embody that spirit. However, some attempts towards authenticity can go south, as in their case.
Viola Davis's On-Set Accident
Viola Davis, the powerful powerhouse in How to Get Away with Murder, faced an uncomfortable situation that left her with a serious back injury. While filming a steamy scene with co-star, Billy Brown, she was instructed to be slammed against a wall. Although Davis was more than willing to offer an authentic performance, little did she know this decision would lead to a back injury.
When Actors Dive Deeper than Necessary
Chatting with Jimmy Kimmel back in 2016, Davis admitted they might have exaggerated the passionate scene. Describing the incident, she said, ‘Slam her up against the wall, really go for it. He slams me up against the wall and six people are behind the wall holding it up.' Unfortunately, the real-time situation was far from sexy as she injured her back while pulling off this stunt.
The show must go on, however. Despite the injury, Davis was back on set sooner than later, thanks to the demands of working under Shondaland.
Margot Robbie's Fulfilling Experience
Adding to the list of on-set misadventures is Margot Robbie. The then 22-year-old actress bagged the role of Naomi Lapaglia in the movie, The Wolf of Wall Street, outshining stars like Kristen Stewart and Jessica Biel. The journey was not smooth for Robbie, who endured minor injuries during a specific scene.
Paper Cuts that Speak a Thousand Words
In the film, Robbie and Leonardo DiCaprio embarked on a raunchy scene atop a pile of fake money. Though it all seemed glamorous on screen, Robbie ended up with countless painful paper cuts from the faux notes. As Robbie jokingly admitted, ‘If anyone is ever planning on having sex on top of a pile of cash: don't.'
Both incidents highlight the unpredicted risks and challenges that actors may face during film shoots. Despite these small accidents, actors are expected to get back on set and continue with their performance. It's all part of the game in Hollywood – a game that keeps us entertained with a constant flow of performances, despite all the behind-the-scenes challenges. We are grateful for these stars' dedication, but we also wish them a future free of such painful experiences.
Both The Wolf of Wall Street and How to Get Away with Murder are currently available on Netflix for your viewing pleasure. Happy watching and remember: behind every exciting scene, there's a story of hard work, dedication, and yes, sometimes a few unexpected paper cuts.
