Leslie Mann Got Starstruck Meeting Her "Spa Weekend" Costar After Binge-Watching His Steamy Show

The Funny Backstory

Imagine this: You’re a famous actress who has worked with huge stars like Robert De Niro and Zac Efron. You’re usually cool and professional. But then you get cast in a new movie with a guy whose very steamy TV show you watched a lot during lockdown — all by yourself. That’s exactly what happened to Leslie Mann when she met Adam Demos on the set of their new comedy, Spa Weekend.

Important Point: Leslie Mann has been married to director Judd Apatow for 29 years, but she still got super nervous meeting Adam Demos because she had "private time" watching his erotic Netflix series Sex/Life during COVID quarantine.

What Is Spa Weekend?

• The Movie: A new comedy hitting theaters on August 21.
• The Plot: Three friends (played by Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, and Anna Faris) go on a luxury spa retreat for some rest, relaxation, and romance.
• The Costar: Adam Demos plays the resort’s hunky yoga teacher who catches Mann’s character’s eye.
• Also Starring: Michelle Buteau.

How the Awkward Meeting Went Down

Leslie Mann spilled all the tea during a cast interview on SiriusXM’s Smith Sisters Live. Here is the play-by-play:

1. The Prep: Before filming, Mann was told she would be working with Adam Demos. She thought, "Oh, oh, oh, okay, that’s good," because she had just binge-watched Sex/Life while quarantining alone.
2. The Nerves: She admitted she was "nervous" to meet him because she felt like she already knew him intimately from the show. She said, "I had this, you know, private time with him."
3. The Reality: When Demos walked in (wearing sunglasses on his head), Mann tried to play it cool. She failed. She started sweating, her eyes were shifting around, and she couldn’t make normal eye contact.
4. The Twist: Demos had no idea she was freaking out over his TV role. He was too busy being nervous himself because he was joining her movie world! He thought, "I hope I can show up."
5. The Reveal: Mann told him, "You seemed so much more calm and cool and collected than me." Demos is apparently a great actor because he totally fooled her.
6. The Relief: Mann was glad to finally get it off her chest: "Yeah, I’m glad I got that off my chest."

A Quick Note on Adam Demos’ Real Life

• Recent Breakup: Demos recently split from his Sex/Life costar, Sarah Shahi, after five years of dating.
• Shahi’s Take: She told Us Weekly that while fans feeling invested in their relationship was "sweet and heart-warming," breaking up in the public eye feels like "going through it twice." She has a new book out called Life Is Lifey: The A to Z’s on Navigating Life’s Messy Middle.

Summary

• Leslie Mann (veteran actress, married 29 years) got starstruck and nervous meeting costar Adam Demos.
• Reason: She binge-watched his erotic Netflix drama Sex/Life during COVID lockdown.
• Reaction: She sweated, couldn’t make eye contact, and failed to act "cool" when he arrived on the Spa Weekend set.
• Mutual Nerves: Demos was also nervous — but about acting in her movie, not his past role.
• New Movie: They star together in Spa Weekend (with Isla Fisher, Anna Faris, Michelle Buteau), out in theaters August 21.

FAQ

1. Who is Leslie Mann?

She is a famous comedic actress known for movies like The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, and This Is 40. She has been married to director Judd Apatow since 1997.

2. What is Sex/Life?

It is a steamy Netflix drama series starring Adam Demos and Sarah Shahi. It gained a lot of attention for its explicit intimate scenes.

3. Why was Leslie Mann watching Sex/Life alone?

She mentioned she was "quarantining alone during COVID," so she binge-watched the show to pass the time.

4. What is Spa Weekend about?

It’s a comedy about three best friends (Mann, Isla Fisher, Anna Faris) who go to a luxury spa resort. Mann’s character finds romance with the resort’s yoga instructor, played by Adam Demos.

5. Are Adam Demos and Sarah Shahi still together?

No. They broke up earlier this year after dating for five years. They met on the set of Sex/Life.

Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly.