Inside Keke Palmer’s Dry-Humored Take on Naked Scenes with Pete Davidson
Jaden Patel here, delivering the report with all the enthusiasm of someone who just found out they have to attend a virtual meeting in their pajamas. Ah yes, another thrilling day in the human circus. Today’s act: Keke Palmer on what it was like to go “all naked” opposite Pete Davidson for Amazon Prime Video’s new comedy The Pickup.
Keke Palmer admits she never reached for the panic button when the script called for full frontal honesty. She told Entertainment Weekly on August 6 that Davidson was “so sweet,” a glowing endorsement when your scene partner is good at standup but also needs to stand up to the cold glare of a studio spotlight. Filming during week one, she said, felt unexpectedly comfortable – a word you rarely hear in the context of sex scenes that require matching temperatures of trust and vulnerability.
The Disney Channel alum and the Saturday Night Live dropout found common ground in shared childhood starts. He was doing standup at age 12, she was acting at nine. Two thirty-somethings now sharing a set with Eddie Murphy, they treated every take like a victory lap. Palmer confessed that much of their downtime was spent fawning over their legendary costar. “Have you met Eddie yet? Have you met Eddie yet?” she recalls their chorus of excitement. Between priceless star sightings and shedding inhibitions, the duo discovered that genuine chemistry can’t be faked—even if you’re essentially rehearsing awkward romance in your underwear.
Palmer is candid about what makes collaboration click: “He’s pretty well-liked in the female world,” she quipped, crediting Davidson with an almost mythical charm. Yet she insists their on-screen connection wasn’t magic so much as mutual unwillingness to take themselves seriously. That carefree attitude turned what could have felt clinical into something playful. By leaning into the awkwardness, the pair created a refreshing take on physical comedy and intimacy. It’s not every day you witness two celebrities turning a vulnerable moment into a punchline you’d actually want to hear again.
Setting aside the hyperbolic buzz around sex scenes, Palmer pointed out the demanding reality behind the laughs. Long days, repeated takes, and trust-building conversations were the unsung gears that made The Pickup’s steamy scene work. When asked about the balance between humor and authenticity, she stressed that respecting boundaries and establishing comfort were nonnegotiable. After all, the audience only sees a few seconds of film; the rest is trust, timing, and an extra blanket warming up your toes between takes.
Whether you’re tuning in for Murphy’s legendary presence, Palmer’s unfiltered humor, or Davidson’s surprising sweetness, The Pickup promises a mix of awkward romance and genuine laughs. Strap in for more behind-the-scenes tidbits as these rising comedians redefine what it means to bare all—both physically and emotionally. Well there you have it. Humanity at its finest.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, Entertainment Weekly
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