The Unexpected Reality Behind Hollywood's Steamiest Scenes

John Cusak and Nicole Kidman, "The Paperboy"

Despite the obvious chemistry between Zac Efron's character and the older leading lady Nicole Kidman's character, the true heat comes from a rough laundry room scene featuring Kidman and John Cusak. The two play the loves of each other's lives, and they finally get together for one steamy scene.

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