Actors Share Embarrassing Moments on Film Sets

LOS ANGELES — November 24, 2025 — A number of actors have recently shared stories of embarrassing moments they experienced while working on film and television sets, illustrating that even established performers face awkward situations during production.

Damson Idris recounted an incident during the filming of a scene for the movie “F1,” in which he accidentally spat in Brad Pitt’s face. Idris, who plays a rookie driver opposite Pitt’s mentor character, described the moment as a result of nervousness and the intensity of the scene. He said Pitt flinched but continued with the take, while Idris was internally distressed by the mishap.

Henry Cavill spoke about an uncomfortable experience on the set of “The Tudors” during a sex scene. He described an involuntary physical reaction that he found embarrassing and apologized afterward, acknowledging the professional setting made the situation awkward.

Taylor Kitsch shared a personal story from his early career days in Los Angeles. While waiting for an audition callback, he experienced a bowel accident after consuming strong coffee. Despite the incident, he proceeded with the audition but did not secure the role. Kitsch reflected on the experience as both “disgusting” and darkly humorous, emphasizing the pressures actors face.

Kit Harington and Sophie Turner, former co-stars on “Game of Thrones,” discussed their discomfort filming intimate scenes together for the upcoming Gothic horror film “The Dreadful.” Both actors expressed unease about portraying lovers after previously playing siblings for nine years. Harington also mentioned the awkwardness of having to stand on an apple box to match Turner’s height during a kissing scene.

Alison Brie revealed an incident on the set of “Mad Men” where she accidentally urinated on herself due to the complexity of the period costume layers. Although she made it to the bathroom in time, the design of the clothing and wearing underwear underneath led to the mishap, forcing her to continue filming while wet.

These accounts provide insight into the unpredictable and sometimes uncomfortable realities actors face during production, underscoring that behind the polished final product are moments of genuine human vulnerability.