Amy Schumer isn’t one to shy away from being honest, especially when it comes to her past movie roles. In a recent round of interviews, she opened up about a particular scene in the 2015 comedy Trainwreck, which starred her alongside John Cena. The scene in question? An intimate moment that Schumer now jokingly refers to as a major regret — because, as she put it, Cena was “literally inside” her during the shoot.
The comedic actress has made a name for herself by pushing boundaries, but this scene, according to her, still stands out for how intense and awkward it felt. Cena, known for his action-packed roles and comedic timing, played Steven, one of Schumer’s love interests in the film. While his character was full of gym-related one-liners like wanting to “fill you with protein,” the scene quickly became more than just playful innuendo.
During a talk show appearance in Australia, Schumer quipped about Cena’s modesty, or lack thereof, saying the reason she managed to stay composed was “because he was actually inside me.” She laughed it off, noting it was all in good fun, but the moment clearly left a lasting impression.
She didn’t hold back when describing Cena’s body either, saying his rear end seemed “like a whole other world” and that having him on top of her was like “a refrigerator” pressing down. When asked later if she enjoyed the scene, Schumer joked, “Probably more for him,” before adding with mock disappointment that she “didn’t get to feel his balls” — something she laughingly labeled a “major regret.”
John Cena also weighed in on the experience during his appearance on the Club Shay Shay podcast. He talked about how strange it is to film intimate scenes, especially humorous ones. “People at home think it’s just two actors,” he said, “but there’s a whole crew back there.” He pointed out how unsexy and awkward these moments are, stressing that it’s all about performance and not personal connection.
Schumer even joked on Instagram, responding to Cena’s commentary with, “How dare you? That scene meant a lot to me!” Her post was filled with tongue-in-cheek emotion, pretending to be heartbroken over the experience. It’s clear the moment was memorable for both stars — if not for the passion, then certainly for the laughs.
