Hollywood is no stranger to depicting passionate love scenes between its dazzling stars, but sometimes such moments are more cringey than sexy. Whether this is intentional by filmmakers or a (sometimes) pleasant surprise, audiences are often left coping with second-hand embarrassment by the awkward romantic displays.
Few can possibly forget when Jason Biggs hilariously tested out a questionable theory regarding a certain apple dessert in the '90s raunchy classic American Pie, just like moviegoers were left stunned by a particularly gruesome scene in Gone Girlin which Neil Patrick Harris's character met an unfortunate fate during an intimate act. Let’s take a look at some of the most awkward love scenes of all time.
10 Step Brothers
John C. Reilly and Kathryn Hahn served up some hilariously awkward passion in the 2008 comedy Step Brothers, with the dynamic duo sharing a passionate and absolutely ludicrous intimate moment in the bathroom of a restaurant. When Dale and Alice have an impromptu tryst in the men's room, Dale is completely caught off guard by the unrestrained Alice and the spontaneity of the act.
Hahn delivered some serious laughs when their lovemaking was finished, as her character walked away from Dale and said, "I love you. Stay golden, Pony Boy. I gotta pee." She then proceeds to lift her leg at a urinal, much to the amazement of the dazzled Dale.
9 Bridesmaids
In Paul Fieg's 2011 Oscar-nominated comedy Bridesmaids, down-on-her-luck pastry chef Annie (Kristen Wiig) is thrilled when her longtime best friend Lillian (Maya Rudolph) gets engaged. Despite her own disastrous love life, she is forced to rise to the task of being the maid of honor.
In the flick, Annie has a casual relationship with the egotistical Ted (Jon Hamm) and Bridesmaids opens with a very unpleasant love scene in which Ted only cares about his own self-pleasure and puts on quite the show when he receives it. Hamm wasn't afraid to embrace over-the-top expressions and fully commit to the role, further proving that his character is self-absorbed and absolutely selfish.
8 Trainwreck
John Cena demonstrated his goofy and comedic acting chops when he made a cameo appearance opposite Amy Schumer in the 2015 romantic sex comedy Trainwreck, in which the pair engage in a famously cringeworthy love scene that involves Cena's character talking dirty to Schumer's.
When Chris (Cena) attempts to ace the art of bedroom talk with the monogamy-fearing Amy (Schumer), it doesn't go as planned and moviegoers were left cringing with embarrassment at the futile attempt. Cena reflected on the comical moment when he appeared on Conanthat year, having told viewers, "It was awkward. And they wanted awkward so we gave them awkward."
7 Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Breaking up is hard to do, and trying to cope with the loss of a relationship is that much more difficult when your ex just so happens to be vacationing at the same resort as you. In the celebrated 2008 comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall, the lovelorn music composer Peter goes on a soul-searching trip to Hawaii in hopes of getting over his titular actress ex. He finds the task easier said than done when he discovers she's there with her new beau.
When Peter makes a romantic connection with resort receptionist Rachel, the pair find themselves unwittingly in a competition of lovemaking with his neighboring ex-girlfriend, as the dueling couples awkwardly amp up the volume and theatrics to outdo the other.
6 The 40-Year-Old Virgin
Judd Apatow's 2005 comedy masterpiece The 40-Year-Old Virgin never shies away from the awkward and uncomfortable, and follows Steve Carell's electronics store worker Andy as he attempts to finally lose his virginity with the help of his misfit buddies. While on his quest, Andy crosses paths with the overtly sexual and spontaneous bookstore clerk Beth, and they go back to her place for the evening.
Beth quickly shows she's not afraid to get raunchy and aggressive, biting his lip and spanking him with his belt, leaving poor Andy absolutely shellshocked and running for the hills. Actress Elizabeth Banks appeared as Beth and acknowledged how over-the-top her character had to be, once saying to Made in Atlantis that she "has some outrageous moments, and I realized that I had to prove to them early on in the audition process that I was willing to go that far once filming began."
5 Howard the Duck
The 1986 fever dream Howard the Duck tells the bizarre and zany story of the titular wise-cracking humanoid duck who is sent to planet Earth in order to prevent a dangerous alien invasion. While working on the crucial mission, Howard falls for the rocker chick Beverly Switzler (Lea Thompson), and the two share an extremely uncomfortable romantic evening together, with Beverly unable to resist Howard's "intense animal magnetism."
The Marvel-based comedy was a notorious box office bomb and generated the wrong kind of buzz due to its cringe-worthy romance between the leads and poorly executed humor and plot, but has since developed a cult following.
4 Bad Teacher
Cameron Diaz showcased her risqué and edgy side when she hilariously portrayed a foul-mouthed middle school teacher in the 2011 comedy Bad Teacher. It centers on the lazy Elizabeth Halsey as she is forced to return to the workforce after her wealthy fiancé dumps her.
Elizabeth becomes infatuated with the ultimate do-gooder and substitute teacher Scott (Justin Timberlake), and she makes it her mission to attract him despite their completely opposite personalities. In a sidesplitting and extremely awkward scene, Elizabeth and Scott have a not-so-romantic nightcap that left audiences with secondhand embarrassment at the cringe-inducing display of affection.
3 American Pie
In undeniably one of the most notorious and iconic movie moments of all time, high school senior Jim (Jason Biggs) sets out to discover if a warm apple pie can truly be a worthy substitute for traditional lovemaking in the uproarious 1999 teen comedy classic American Pie.
After his buddy Oz equates third base to feeling like the fruity dessert, Jim is caught by his dad (Eugene Levy) in a very compromising position in the family kitchen with an apple pie, prompting gasps from not only his flabbergasted father but also unsuspecting audiences. The unforgettable moment remains a delightfully shameful cinematic scene that to this day still inspires giggles and is consistently referenced.
2 Gone Girl
David Fincher's 2014 psychological thriller knockout Gone Girl was adapted from Gillian Flynn's New York Times Best Selling novel and focuses on the mysterious disappearance of a prominent wife (Rosamund Pike) and the intense media frenzy that ensues when suspicious eyes land on her professor husband (Ben Affleck).
The dark and twisted film features a very graphic and downright jaw-dropping scene in which Pike's devious character Amy has a shocking love scene with her wealthy ex-boyfriend Desi (Neil Patrick Harris). The taut set-up and moody atmosphere build up to Amy violently slitting his throat during the deed, leaving moviegoers stunned and squeamish from the unsettling scene.
1 Sausage Party
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Fans know all too well that if Seth Rogen is one of the masterminds behind a film, chances are there is going to be a massive amount of hilarious debauchery depicted on-screen. In the 2016 adult animated black comedy Sausage Party, anthropomorphic grocery products make the terrifying discovery of what actually happens to them when they are purchased by customers, causing them to plot their escape before it's too late.
Throughout the outlandish farce, sausage Frank (Rogen) and hot dog bun Brenda (Kristen Wiig) develop romantic feelings for each other, and when they consummate their relationship at the end of the film things get really...weird. Not only do Frank and Brenda partake in lovemaking, but so do all the other items in the grocery store. The absolutely disturbing and incredibly wild scene was not for the faint of heart, and audiences were rendered speechless by the uncomfortable grand finale.
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