Portraying intimate and nude scenes in the film industry can be awkward for actors, even in the presence of a familiar crew. Mark Wahlberg, recognized for his role in “Boogie Nights,” where he flaunted a substantial prosthetic penis, revealed that the impressive appendage was, in fact, fake.
In a candid conversation from 2014, Mark Wahlberg reminisced about the slightly mortifying experience of having his prosthetic penis applied while standing naked on set. Quoted in a BuzzFeed report, he confessed, “It was pretty embarrassing… I had to come out to the set and show everybody… But it’s the only prop I’ve ever kept from a movie!”
Wahlberg’s humorous anecdote continued as he shared the unexpected outcome of this unusual souvenir. Apparently, he took the fake genital prop home and stored it away. During an appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” he humorously recounted, “It’s not something I could leave out. All of a sudden, my kids are looking for a spare phone charger and pull that thing out and go, ‘What the heck is this? It wouldn’t be a good look.”
The conversation took a reflective turn as Wahlberg openly admitted that “Boogie Nights” might not have been one of his best choices. He added, “I just always hope that God is a movie fan and also forgiving, because I’ve made some poor choices in my past. ‘Boogie Nights’ is up there at the top of the list.”
This candid revelation from Mark Wahlberg offers a humorous glimpse into the behind-the-scenes experiences of actors and the unexpected ways film props can find their way into private spaces.