Steve Carell insisted on being waxed for this film…

August 11, 2005 – Judd Apatow’s cinematic directorial debut “The 40 Year Old Virgin” premiered on this day in Hollywood, California. Steve Carell, who co-wrote and starred in the film, insisted that he actually be waxed during the now infamous waxing scene, saying “I told Judd, ‘It has to be real. It won’t be as funny if it’s mocked up or if it’s special effect. You have to see that this is really happening.’” The result was hilarious enough to ... more 

August 11, 2005 – Judd Apatow’s cinematic directorial debut “The 40 Year Old Virgin” premiered on this day in Hollywood, California. Steve Carell, who co-wrote and starred in the film, insisted that he actually be waxed during the now infamous waxing scene, saying “I told Judd, ‘It has to be real. It won’t be as funny if it’s mocked up or if it’s special effect. You have to see that this is really happening.’” The result was hilarious enough to land the film on our prestigious list of the 100 Funniest Movies to See Before You Die.
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