Michael Bay’s epic war film, Pearl Harbor, is packed with primal action and genuine spectacle. But, between the explosions and the aerial action, there are also moments of romance. They basically come from the characters Danny Walker and Evelyn Johnson, played by Josh Hartnett and Kate Beckinsale respectively. One of the most notable scenes in the entire film is that of the two characters making love. Now, years later, Hartnett explains why that sequence, which he calls one of his “most embarrassing moments” on set, is so difficult to film.
Josh Hartnett, long considered a true heartthrob, has been selling his new movie, Trap. The fan-favorite star recently sat down with Elle to talk about other facets of his career. The Ask Me Anything interview (which was shared on YouTube) began with Hartnett addressing one of his most embarrassing moments. After naming the Pearl Harbor sex scene, the star explained that this part of filming became awkward due to the presence of some express visitors:
One of my most embarrassing [moments] is the Pearl Harbor parachute scene with Kate Beckinsale where we have sex on the parachutes for some reason. She’s bringing her one-year-old daughter and her boyfriend to set for the first time that day. . I felt bad all day. It was very embarrassing.
Filming a love scene on a set populated by crew members and other actors is uncomfortable in itself. However, the thought of doing this when providing for your spouse’s real wife and child is stressful. Of course, the Oppenheimer actor is a professional, so he controlled himself to perform the task. Still, I shudder just thinking about him pretending to have sex with the underworld icon in front of his son and his lover.
To Josh Hartnett’s credit, the scene (which is on YouTube) conveys the point of sensuality most likely desired by the filmmakers. Danny and Evelyn’s romantic encounter occurs after the fighter pilot takes his girl flying so they can watch the sun set over Pearl Harbor. Back at the air hangar, they kiss passionately while surrounded by parachutes stored in the facility. It can be argued that the sex scene remains one of the most memorable moments in the entire film.
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Of course, as many will probably tell you, Pearl Harbor is far from perfect, and most of the complaints around it are directed at the weak plot, overuse of special effects, etc. Kate Beckinsale’s problems with Michael Bay also reached her tender years. Later. The actress explained that the director had trouble working, largely because of his alleged belief in his physical appearance. While selling the 2001 film, Bay cited that he chose Beckinsale for the role because she “wasn’t enough to alienate female audiences. “
Most would probably agree that Kate Beckinsale is, and still is, one of the most beautiful stars in Hollywood, and it’s arguably one of the main reasons why this love scene is memorable. I’m sorry this was so embarrassing for Josh Hartnett. Still, this is just one of many notable cinematic moments in the actor’s filmography, and it’s ridiculous that he can laugh about it years later.
Pearl Harbor is lately available to buy or rent on Amazon Prime. Also, don’t look at Josh Hartnett in Trap, which is in theaters lately and is one of the key titles in the 2024 movie lineup.
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