“Wanted to Throw Up”: Dwayne Johnson Under Scanner After Emily Blunt’s ‘Kissing Co-Stars’ Statement

Legendary actress Emily Blunt and Dwayne The Rock Johnson forged a sizzling off-screen chemistry over the years. The friendship between two silver-screen bigwigs dates back to their first movie together, Jungle Cruise, 2021.

But, despite having buttery chemistry, the actress made several hilarious comments on engaging in an intimate scene with the Brahma Bull. Did she just add up to Johnson’s embarrassment through her confession? Let us explore a bit.

Was Dwayne Johnson subject to another dig from one of his dearest co-stars? 

Ever since working together, the duo have talked about cherishing their bond through various endearing public gestures and comments. Their strong camaraderie can be witnessed by their awkwardly hilarious banter. One such moment transpired when they talked about how they got through the kissing scene inside the Jungle Cruise set. During the conversation, the Golden Globe Award actress blatantly confessed that Johnson didn’t smell fresh while kissing her. Moreover, Blunt remarked that she needed to get intoxicated to bear with the entire process.

Now, adding to that reference, Blunt again made another comment on her kissing scenes with a host of actors. During a recent appearance on “The Howard Stern Show” (via People) The 41-year-old noted that she had to fake chemistry with some colleagues over the years. She even confessed that she ‘wanted to throw up’ after ‘kissing some of her co-stars‘.

With this unpretentious avowal, fans wonder if she really has Johnson on her list of uncomfortable co-actors to work with. However, The Fall Guy star put those rumors to bed. She stated that she didn’t aim the dig toward some of her favorite people, including Dwayne Johnson, Tom Cruise, Matt Damon, and a few more.

So Dwayne Johnson is in the safe zone now, taking forward his unmarred friendship with the Smashing Machine co-star. Moreover, the duo is set to work together again in their next venture.

Johnson and Blunt set to revive their romance in ‘Smashing Machine’

Over the years, Emily Blunt has been an actress of class who tirelessly keeps on reinforcing her position as one of the most notable Holywood luminaries of the current era. Since her breakout role in the movie Devil Wears Prada caught eyeballs, there has been no going back for the Oscar-winning actress. Now, adding to that legacy, Blunt is joining the call sheet with Dwayne Johnson for the second time. The duo will work together for The Smashing Machine. While Johnson will portray the protagonist, the legendary MMA fighter, Mark Kerr, his previous on-screen sweetheart, Blunt has been chosen to play Dawn Staples, Kerr’s former wife. And after their turns in A24 films, the two are likely to revive their Jungle Cruise romance as a sequel is in development.

What’s your take on Dwayne Johnson being out of the list of Emily Blunt’s uncomfortable actors to share intimate scenes with? Let us know in the comments.