Filming Fifty Shades wasn’t just emotionally intense—it was full of strange rules. But one rule, in particular, surprised even the cast: no laughing during intimate scenes.
It may sound silly, but giggling mid-kiss or smirking in the middle of a spanking shot wasn’t just distracting—it ruined hours of setup. And Jamie Dornan? He broke the rule constantly.
“He couldn’t help it,” said one crew member. “He’d burst out laughing when a prop moved weird or if the music was too dramatic.”
During one crucial shoot in Fifty Shades Freed, Jamie’s laughter delayed filming so many times the director lost patience. “Jamie, one more time and we pull the scene,” they warned.
Dakota reportedly stepped in, calming tensions by suggesting a reset and light rehearsal. It worked—but just barely. Dornan got the shot, but the moment lingered.
Years later, Jamie laughed about it. “Some scenes were just ridiculous. It’s hard to look someone in the eye while tied to a bed and not laugh sometimes.”
That strange little rule? It taught both actors that in the world of sensual cinema, timing—and self-control—is everything.
