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Rosie O’Donnell Reveals Late Co-Star's 2-Word Remark During Intimate Scene

Rosie O'Donnell said the late actor reassured her during a difficult scene as she recalled filming Nip/Tuck more than a decade after it ended.

  • Recently, 64-year-old Rosie appeared on the podcast Good Hang with Amy Poehler, sharing memories of her late co-star Julian McMahon and recalling a heartfelt compliment he once gave her.
  • Rosie portrayed recurring character Dawn Budge on Nip and Tuck, where McMahon played Christian Troy; the Australian-American actor died in Florida at 56 after battling cancer.
  • During her appearance, Rosie described an intimate scene with Cynthia, who plays Miranda Hobbes, calling it 'horrifying' because she felt nervous performing alongside her longtime friend.
  • Michael Patrick King wrote the scene and encouraged Rosie to accept the guest appearance; she ultimately agreed despite her initial hesitation about performing the intimate moment.
  • Host Amy reassured Rosie during their conversation, with both agreeing that performing intimate scenes remains a specific skill requiring professional craft and emotional preparation.
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
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