The Aussie actor recently revealed that despite starring opposite one of Hollywood’s sexiest women, Kate Winslet, filming an intimate scene with her was painfully awkward.
The 25-year-old, who plays Kate’s love interest in The Dressmaker, told E! News what he really thought about filming those scenes.
“It’s always pretty awkward when you have to take off your pants in from tot a crew and other actors and all that stuff,” Liam quipped.
“During the scene, it’s fine. You don’t feel uncomfortable while the cameras are rolling,” he clarified, adding it was a different story when the director yells “Cut!”
“As soon as it’s cut and you’re standing around in your underwear and you’re chatting to the crew and there’s guys doing stuff.”
Nothing about this film looks awkward to us, a testament to the star’s acting chops.
“That’s when it’s weird and uncomfortable,” the actor laughed.
The feeling is certainly mutual, with Kate revealing to V magazine in 2011 that shooting a naked sex scene is the absolute worst.
“I hate it! Listen, make no mistake, I just get on it. I just go in and say ‘Oh f—’ let’s do it.’ And boom,” the consummate professional mused.
However the Oscar-winning actress insisted it’s important to get on with it. “If you complain about it or procrastinate it’s not going to go away,” she added.
“It’s a profoundly bizarre thing to do… you can literally be tangled in sheets, and you turn to the other actor and say ‘What the f*** are we doing?'”
However the 39-year-old found a way to cope with the confronting scenes.
Kate, Liam and the cast of the film all hit the red carpet at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival – and the actress couldn’t help but gush about her hunky co-star.
“[The Dressmaker] is a predominantly female cast, which is great fun, and it was filmed in Australia,” the mum-of-three explained to the Toronto audience.
“Australian actors are wonderful, incredible artists, and it’s a comedy which is different for me. And Liam Hemsworth is in it.”
“Liam’s a pro, I’ll tell you that much… He’s lovely and charming, and we were lucky to have him.”
Yes, you are Kate!
Watch the trailer for The Dressmaker in the video player below. We warn you: there’s no sign of awkwardness but a heavy dose of steam, great fashion and a half-naked Liam. Enjoy!
