Sienna Miller has opened up about a very intense filming experience while working with Ben Affleck on the crime drama Live by Night, and her story is getting a lot of attention.
The actress, who played Emma Gould in the 2017 film, shared that one particular intimate scene took much longer to shoot than expected. In fact, she revealed that it lasted around nine hours, leaving her completely exhausted by the end.
Speaking in an interview with E! News, Miller explained that even though the scenes were difficult, she and Affleck had a comfortable working relationship. She said they felt more like “brother and sister”, which helped reduce awkwardness on set.
Still, the long hours made things challenging.
She shared that the script included a montage of romantic scenes happening in different places, like a car and a bar. This meant the actors had to film multiple setups in one day. As the hours passed, the situation became overwhelming.
By the end of the shoot, Miller said she was “shaking with tears running down her face.” Despite the emotional strain, she tried to keep things light by laughing through the experience.
The actress also mentioned that Affleck stayed very professional throughout the filming. At one point, he even encouraged the crew to keep filming longer than expected. This led to repeated takes, which made Miller laugh even more.
She joked about how the character played by Affleck seemed to have endless energy, calling him a “real performer” in a funny way. After multiple takes, she recalled finally asking if they were serious about continuing.
There were also moments when she had to step away because she couldn’t stop laughing. She said there may even be outtakes showing her walking off set in tears from laughing so much.
Today, many film sets use intimacy coordinators to help actors feel safe during such scenes. While it’s not clear if one was present during this film, experts say these scenes are usually very technical and not as glamorous as they seem.
Miller’s story gives fans a rare look at the real challenges behind filming, showing that even experienced actors can find these moments both funny and exhausting at the same time.