Michael Ealy was trending on Twitter nearly due to his enduring popularity with women. He has always been regarded as a heartthrob, drawing many fans to his movies because of his good looks.
But, a recent interview with Kelly Clarkson unveiled an interesting anecdote about his co-star Taraji P. Henson’s reaction to him during the shooting of “Think Like a Man 2.” It turns out that Henson once told Ealy that he didn’t smell great during a romantic scene they were shooting together.
At the time of his appearance on the Kelly Clarkson show, while promoting his Hulu series “Reasonable Doubt,” Ealy suddenly shared this humorous incident. He addressed that during a particular scene, which required him to be shirtless, he did around 250 push-ups to pump up his chest and get the blood flowing. However, the intense workout left him sweating, and this was a turn-off for Taraji P. Henson.
Ealy further described that he has a deep love and admiration for Henson, emphasizing their shared hometown and her exceptional talent. He recounted that they were shooting a scene in “Think Like a Man Too” when he had just become a father, leaving him with limited time to work out and prepare for the portrayal.
Michael Ealy and Taraji P. Henson co-starred in the 2012 movie “Think Like a Man,” where they portrayed the characters Dominic and Lauren.
Their characters were affectionately referred to as “The Dreamer” and “The Woman Who is Her Own Man.” Throughout the film, they had to navigate different challenges to determine if love was in their future, including the memorable and mentioned sex scene. The movie was well-received, leading to a sequel in 2014, both based on Steve Harvey’s book of the same title.