Mark Ruffalo Expresses Age Concerns Over 'Poor Things' Sex Scenes

Emma Stone Wins Golden Globe for Role, Defends Film's Explicit Content

Mark Ruffalo, 56, expressed concerns about his age and the explicit sex scenes in his latest film, 'Poor Things', where he starred opposite Emma Stone, 35.
In 'Poor Things', Stone's character Bella Baxter, a woman revived with an infant's brain, embarks on a journey of self-discovery involving a lot of sex with Ruffalo's character, lawyer Duncan Wedderburn.
Ruffalo and director Yorgos Lanthimos defended the film's explicit sexual content, arguing that sexuality is deeply connected to character psychology and should be explored in films.
Emma Stone won a Golden Globe for Best Actress — Motion Picture Comedy or Musical for her portrayal of Bella Baxter, and described the film's sex scenes as 'very comfortable' and 'completely necessary' to her character's growth.
Ruffalo wore extra padding for a thicker physique in the film, as requested by director Lanthimos, to achieve a specific silhouette.