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Blake Lively calls s-x scene with Ben Affleck “Awkward”

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Updated on July 6, 2023

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Blake Lively said that a s=x scene she filmed with Ben Affleck was “really awkward.”

Ben, who both directs and stars in the movie (The Town), as he revealed that the 22-year-old was “very poised and comfortable” about the sequence and that she acted “more mature than some of the crew members”.

Lively’s secret?

“Well, I have a big family and no one ever treated me like a child,” she explains. “They always treated me like an adult, like an equal. But with acting, I think half of it is just acting confident. We stand on these red carpets and pose in these dresses, but we’re all only so confident. It doesn’t mean we think we’re great looking or anything. It’s all a facade. But the sex scene was really awkward. It was my first day, so thank you for that.”

“Everybody is like, ‘There’s a steamy scene…’ and I’m like, ‘Really? You have a very dark life that I don’t want to ask you about!'” Blake joked.

Through their performances in The Town, Lively and Affleck are able to showcase their acting skills and their ability to create complex and nuanced characters. Lively’s character is strong, independent, and smart, and she is able to hold her own against the tough and ruthless criminals who are trying to control her.

Affleck’s character is conflicted, troubled, and ultimately human, and he is able to convey the inner turmoil that Doug is experiencing as he tries to make the right choices.

Overall, The Town is a gripping and intense crime drama that showcases the talent and versatility of both Lively and Affleck. Through their performances in the film, the two actors are able to create a compelling and memorable story that continues to be a fan favorite.

Affleck’s performance in The Town earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards and nominations, including a Best Director nomination at the Academy Awards. The film was a commercial success, and it grossed over $154 million at the worldwide box office.

Lively’s performance in The Town also earned her praise from critics, and she was nominated for a Breakthrough Performance Award at the 2011 Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards.

After The Town, Lively went on to star in films such as Green Lantern and The Age of Adaline, and she continues to be a successful and in-demand actress.

Lively and Affleck have also worked together on other projects. They both appeared in the 2013 film Savages, which was directed by Oliver Stone, and they have also co-starred in several television shows and films.

Their collaboration in The Town remains one of their most memorable and successful projects, and it continues to be celebrated by fans and critics alike.