The Proposal gave Betty White her fourth wind as she flourished in the years following the rom-com’s success. White, despite Sandra Bullock’s and Ryan Reynolds being the stars, was what had everyone on set in awe. Being around the TV legend would make anyone feel that way. One co-star was amazed by her hilarious stripping scenes.
The infamous scene featured Oscar Nunez’s Ramone doing a funny but cringe-worthy striptease to Bullock’s Margaret Tate. Naturally, the Golden GirlsStar was an integral part of the scene, even encouraging inappropriateness and cringe. Nunez said that the final scene was as fun as it is. However, Nunez says it was the most difficult to film. White was the only one who felt low after working long hours and taking multiple shots. The ProposalCo-stars are recalled Yahoo! how Betty White’s behavior turned into a life lesson.
My first day of filming The Proposal was a strip-dance scene. This was my most memorable scene in a movie. It was also a long day. At the end of the day, we were still shooting that same scene, and we were all feeling very tired, but Betty White was the consummate professional who didn’t complain, who was positive and focused. She was eager to get back on the set. And I thought, ’If Betty White, who is in her 80s, can do this with such grace, so can I. Part of me hated Betty White because I wanted to complain. Betty White, I love you.
Nunez noted that White was more energetic than her cast who were less than half her age. This stamina was evident from her years of acting in iconic sitcoms with multiple cameras like Mary Tyler Moore ShowAnd The Golden Girls. Television production required many hours of work on set. Cleveland is hotStar was used to scenes that took time to film. Betty White style, she managed to maintain her morale. The Proposal. Her cheerful attitude helped make this scene iconic from a beloved film.
The Office alum was touched by White’s tenacity despite being in her 80s at the time. White wanted to go home as soon as possible after any long-shot shoot. However, she knew that the quicker they wrapped the scene, the greater her chances of seeing it through. Sometimes, you just have to smile and bear it, even if your bed is calling. She was able to change Oscar Nunez’s mindset about completing the work without having an on-set meltdown.
Nunez was the latest star to share a story on working with the late TV legend. Of course, the world has continued to celebrate White as her documentary premiered on Jan. 17, which would’ve been her 100th birthday.
To see Betty White’s best scenes, including Nunez’s stripper moment, you can watch The ProposalPrime Video.