Rosie O’Donnell Admits Filming Bed Scene With Cynthia Nixon On 'And Just Like That...' Was 'Horrifying'

Stepping back into high-profile television can come with unexpected surprises. For Rosie O’Donnell, agreeing to a guest spot on Max's *And Just Like That…* turned into an intensely nerve-wracking ordeal once she realized what the role actually entailed on camera. During a candid conversation on Amy Poehler’s *Good Hang* podcast, the veteran comedian opened up about her brief stint on the third season of the *Sex and the City* continuation. O’Donnell booked a one-episode gig playing a nun named Mary, sharing the screen directly with series star Cynthia Nixon, who plays Miranda Hobbes. However, what seemed like a quick comedy cameo quickly escalated into a full-blown bedroom sequence. ## What did Rosie O'Donnell say about Cynthia Nixon? According to O’Donnell, the process of filming the post-coital moment left her totally rattled. She explained on the podcast that while executing a simple kiss was manageable, lying between the sheets and pretending her character had just engaged in sex was deeply uncomfortable. The star confessed that the entire setup felt horrifying because she had virtually no prior experience shooting intimacy on set. Trying to project romantic afterglow while wearing almost nothing beneath the covers left her feeling frozen and deeply self-conscious throughout the production process. ## Who does Rosie O'Donnell play in Sex and the City spin-off? What made the experience even more startling was the fact that Nixon had omitted key details when inviting her onto the project. O'Donnell recalled receiving a direct phone call from Nixon, who explained that showrunner Michael Patrick King had scripted a special moment for the two of them. Overjoyed at the prospect of working together, O'Donnell accepted the offer on the spot before ever seeing a script. It was only when she finally opened the screenplay that the reality set in. O’Donnell discovered she was written into a bedroom scene wrapped in nothing but sheets alongside Nixon. Despite the panic and total lack of warning regarding the intimate nature of the storyline, the performer powered through the scene to wrap her brief stint on the franchise. The unexpected role marks one of O'Donnell's most discussed television appearances in recent memory. While fans of the long-running franchise are used to bold storylines, O'Donnell's unfiltered look at the reality of shooting those moments highlights just how awkward Hollywood romance can be behind the scenes.