Disney alum David Henrie draws firm line on Hollywood intimate scenes that 'violate' his marriage
Actor David Henrie drew a firm line regarding his Hollywood career, saying he refuses to take on roles involving nudity, sex scenes or kissing out of respect for his marriage.
Key points
- You’re really doing that." Henrie said performing such scenes would "feel weird," retierating, "I'm not going to do it." The conversation also turned to Henrie's time playing Justin Russo on Disney Channel's "Wizards of Waverly Place," when he filmed a kissing scene with his character's love interest years before marrying Cahill.
- "And they’ll go up to her and be like, ‘Papa has a girlfriend.’ It’s so funny." 'ANT-MAN' STAR EVANGELINE LILLY SAYS SHE LEFT HOLLYWOOD BECAUSE SHE 'ALWAYS HATED BEING FAMOUS' Henrie, a devout Catholic, has been open about his faith and the repercussions of his commitment to Christ while acting in Hollywood.
- "For me, I draw the line if it’s anything that would actually violate our relationship as a married couple," Henrie told Matt and Abby Howard’s "The Unplanned Podcast" on Tuesday.
Henrie explained that his general rule is to accept roles as long as they do not conflict with his conscience or personal values, drawing a distinction between portraying fictional wrongdoing and performing intimate scenes.
ANGEL STUDIOS DRAWS LINE IN SAND WITH HOLLYWOOD, BANS SEX SCENES, PROFANITY IN BOLD NEW PLEDGE "He's not kissing anybody," she said.
Additional details
- Appearing alongside his wife, Maria Cahill, the "Wizards of Waverly Place" alum, 37, outlined his acting boundaries, specifically citing "nudity" before Cahill chimed in with a laugh.
- I kind of was stripped of everyone, everyone that I would call a friend." Henrie added that he made new friends that challenged him, which eventually led to him meeting his wife.
- Cahill, who married Henrie in 2017, suggested her husband is more concerned about such scenes than she is, emphasizing the trust she has in him.
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- During an appearance on the "Bryce Crawford Podcast" earlier this year, Henrie was asked what his faith cost him regarding his career.
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