Viola Davis reveals her one condition for doing intimate scenes

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17 Mar 2026 • 11:30 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Viola Davis has declared she will only film love scenes if her on-screen partner has a “big gut”, believing it would lead to more plot-driven scenarios.
  • The actor expressed her general distaste for filming and watching sex scenes during an appearance on Amy Poehler’s Good Hang podcast.
  • She recounted a “nightmare” experience filming a sex scene for How to Get Away with Murder, where the focus was on her co-star's physique rather than organic interaction.
  • Davis suggested that a partner with a “gut” would encourage writers to focus on emotional connection and natural moments, rather than just physical display.
  • She previously imposed rules for sex scenes during How to Get Away with Murder including avoiding being thrown against walls due to injury and preferring static positions on a bed.

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