If anyone would describe the most iconic moments of 2014, Ben Affleck’s full-frontal shower scene in “Gone Girl” would undeniably be on the list. It only lasted for a split second, but it sent the Internet into chaos and became the talk of the town for months, with Affleck becoming the man of the hour.
The nude scene in question was revealed towards the end of the movie. Nick Dunne (Affleck) was entering the shower, and as he closed the door, there was a VERY brief moment when his junk got screentime.
Ben Affleck's Penis Shot whaaa.. He said in the interview that it's his real dick ???? ???? better watch #GoneGirl pic.twitter.com/eqeo6YNg24
— Rax Eden (@rxdn008) May 10, 2015
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The actor actually dropped the bomb before the film hit the theaters, which generated a lot of buzz. He even joked that it would cost an extra 15 bucks to see it in 3-D, and it would definitely look better in 3-D.
Unfortunately, Affleck didn’t bag the award for Best Depiction of Nudity, Sexuality, or Seduction by the Alliance of Women Film Journalists, a coveted nomination. Before you raise your eyebrows, yes, it’s a real category. He lost to Scarlett Johansson, who also had a daring nude scene for her film “Under the Skin.”
In a sit-down interview for an episode of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors with Sacha Baron Cohen, the actor jokingly said he was disappointed that viewers didn’t appreciate his full-frontal. He said, “I mean, you do so much frontal, you’ve been so naked, and yet you were overlooked.”
Nawl. No thanks “@vulture: How you can see Ben Affleck's penis in Gone Girl: http://t.co/wPDPha9m7U pic.twitter.com/F6tj57Jbj1”
— Sean Mc Esq. (@ResistanceSean) October 1, 2014
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Baron Cohen responded that the Alliance of Women Film Journalists might have missed it since it was “a blink-and-you-miss-it moment.” Instead of responding to that, Affleck steered the conversation to the host and joked that his penis looked like it was 14 inches based on what he had seen in his past movies and sketches.
Gillian Flynn, author of the book on which the film was based and its screenwriter, noted that Affleck’s scene wasn’t actually full frontal. It was just a man getting into the shower naked (as one should be), and the word “full-frontal” would have the expectation of seeing more than that. Nevertheless, she appreciated Affleck’s commitment to creating the most authentic shower scene.
Nancy Grace also weighed in on the nude scene in her interview with The Hollywood Reporter, saying she missed it when she turned. She said, “I’m sorry, I was too focused on the blood to notice Ben Affleck’s penis, so I apologize to the penis because I did not notice it.”
ICYMI: In Case You Hadn't Seen Ben Affleck's Penis In 'Gone Girl'… http://t.co/9fR9KIO8kx pic.twitter.com/uCT6h4thaK
— Instinct Magazine (@instinctmag) December 12, 2014
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If you didn’t notice it the first time, too (and didn’t bother to take a second look, but now you’re curious), don’t worry. The Internet has got you covered – specifically, Gawker.
The site uploaded a copy of Ben Affleck’s full-frontal scene in a set of NSFW GIFs and photos to ensure every frame is caught. Open the link whenever you’re ready. Happy viewing!