In a hilarious birthday surprise for Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds took to Instagram to wish the iconic actress a fabulous 59th celebration. But instead of the usual sentimental post, Reynolds went all out, sharing a side-splitting moment from their past collaboration.
The clip he posted was from the 2009 rom-com “The Proposal,” where the two stars found themselves in quite an awkward situation. In the scene, they accidentally stumble upon each other while completely naked, making for an uproariously funny and unforgettable moment in cinema history.
Alongside the rib-tickling clip, Reynolds wrote, “Happy Birthday to the inimitable and stunning Sandra Bullock! For your birthday this year, I got us both intimacy coordinators,” he quipped, clearly alluding to the memorable nude scene. “And an HR department. And clothing?” he added with a wink.
Bullock, in a previous podcast interview, candidly shared her experience filming the scene, recounting the amusing behind-the-scenes details. “We had a closed set,” she explained, “which means no one’s allowed to be on there, just hair and makeup coming into fluff and hide.” With strategic flesh-colored coverings and hair positioned to preserve modesty, the scene was set for comedic gold.
However, as it often happens in the realm of Hollywood humor, things didn’t go entirely as planned. Bullock recalled a moment when she and Reynolds found themselves in a rather compromising position during a break in filming. “He was on his back with his knees up, and I’m on the floor just sort of resting on his knees, just waiting,” she hilariously shared.
But the real comedy ensued when the film’s director, Anne Fletcher, couldn’t resist delivering a cheeky comment. From the shadows, she called out, “Ryan, we can see your ballsack!” The entire crew burst into laughter and tried not to “look down” to avoid any further hilarity.
Despite the comedic chaos, both actors felt safe with each other, and their long-time friendship added to the camaraderie on set. Bullock emphasized that the scene worked because she trusted Reynolds comedically and felt safe in his presence.
“Ryan and I have known each other since we were prepubescent. We go way, way, way back,” she said during an episode of the “About Last Night Podcast with Adam Ray” in 2021.
Since that unforgettable “Proposal” moment, Bullock has continued to deliver her trademark humor in her work. In her latest film, “The Lost City,” she shares the screen with Channing Tatum in another delightfully funny sequence. While the audience gets a glimpse of Tatum’s behind, Bullock focuses her attention elsewhere, demonstrating that comedic brilliance knows no bounds.
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