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Ben Affleck says he wore no prosthesis in Gone Girl shower scene
Ben Affleck has confirmed that he appeared nude without a prosthesis in a shower scene in Gone Girl, released in 2014.
He answered the question in an interview with Variety, ending years of speculation about the scene.
Affleck said he had worn a prosthesis only once, for the film Hollywoodland, and that it was a false nose.
Gone Girl was directed by David Fincher and stars Affleck as Nick Dunne, whose wife Amy disappears.
Nick becomes a prime suspect as the investigation draws public attention.
Affleck said he was willing to do anything for Fincher, whom he called one of the greatest filmmakers.
The scene has also prompted discussion about how male nudity is shown in films.
Ben Affleck said he wore no prosthesis in the nude shower scene in the 2014 film Gone Girl.
He said he had worn a prosthesis only once, for the film Hollywoodland, where it was a nose.
Affleck discussed the scene in an interview with Variety, reported on October 10, 2026.
He said he was willing to be nude for director David Fincher, whom he called one of the greatest filmmakers.
- Who
- Ben Affleck, who played Nick Dunne in Gone Girl.
- What
- He said he wore no prosthesis in the film’s shower scene.
- When
- He discussed it in 2026, 12 years after the film’s 2014 release.
- Where
- In Gone Girl, a film directed by David Fincher.
- Why
- Affleck said he was willing to do anything for Fincher.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I wore no prosthesis
I've only worn one in one film, 'Hollywoodland.' It was a nose.
I was willing to do anything for [Fincher], like, be naked.
Working with David was the great privilege of my life
Gone Girl was released, featuring Affleck in a nude shower scene.
Affleck’s comments that he wore no prosthesis in the scene were reported by Fox News and Allociné.
- Film
- Gone Girl
- Release year
- 2014
- Director
- David Fincher
- Character
- Nick Dunne
- Prosthesis used in Hollywoodland
- A nose
Sources
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