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Ben Affleck Confirms 'Gone Girl' Shower Scene Was Unedited

WHY IT MATTERS

Ben Affleck's confirmation of the 'Gone Girl' shower scene brings closure to years of speculation, providing insight into the film's production and the actors' willingness to push boundaries for the sake of their craft.

What happened

Ben Affleck has put an end to years of speculation about a scene in the 2014 film 'Gone Girl. ' In a recent interview, Affleck confirmed that he appeared completely nude in the shower scene, with no prosthetic used. This revelation comes after Affleck previously discussed the director's vision and his own willingness to be naked for the scene. The film's director, David Fincher, had assured Affleck that the camera would not capture anything explicit. Affleck's ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, even made light of the situation in a 2014 interview, joking that she was 'charitable' in allowing the scene to be included. Affleck's comments come as he reflects on the film's impact more than a decade later, praising Fincher as 'one of the absolute greatest filmmakers ever to live. '

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Ben Affleck clears up ‘Gone Girl’ shower scene rumor after years of speculation

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