Betty Gilpin recently shared her experience filming a unique birthing scene in the romantic comedy “Office Romance,” featuring Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein. At the film’s Los Angeles premiere, she discussed her initial apprehension upon seeing the prosthetic used in the scene.
Behind the Scenes of ‘Office Romance’
Gilpin expressed her surprise, saying, “Honestly, I was pretty freaked out when I first saw the prosthetic vagina.” During the filming process, she relied on support from her co-star Lopez, quipping, “I’ll be holding the ultimate working mom’s hand.”
The Filming Process
The setup for the scene was quite intricate. Gilpin explained that her real legs were hidden beneath a table. She wore prosthetic legs while a puppeteer stood behind her. The puppeteer operated an animatronic baby that emerged from her prosthetic vagina, creating a unique and unusual scene while adding sound effects.
Gilpin described the moment, saying, “It was insane.” She noted the most challenging part was resetting the scene. Once completed, the puppeteers remained in the room to return the prosthetic components back to their original state, including the fake placenta.
- Film Title: Office Romance
- Actors: Jennifer Lopez, Brett Goldstein, Betty Gilpin
- Director: Ol Parker
- Release: Available on Netflix
- Additional Cast: Edward James Olmos, Jodie Whittaker, Tony Hale, Bradley Whitford, Amy Sedaris, Jackie Sandler
Upcoming Projects
In addition to “Office Romance,” Gilpin will appear in “Social Reckoning,” a sequel to “The Social Network” directed by Aaron Sorkin. In this film, she portrays an editor who works with journalist Jeff Horwitz, played by Jeremy Allen White, who reported on Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen.
Gilpin lightheartedly mentioned her reluctance to discuss her feelings about Facebook due to fears of repercussions, humorously stating, “I love lamp.”
