Paul Rudd found himself at the center of an unusually blunt pop-culture moment after a recent interview resurfaced and sparked widespread online reaction.
The actor was speaking on Thursday while reflecting on his earlier appearance on Take Your Shoes Off w/ Rick Glassman, a podcast episode he admitted he has never watched back because it was “traumatic.” The original interview, recorded in July 2025, featured an intentionally chaotic comedy bit involving Michael Cera, spilled coffee, and Rudd dramatically removing his trousers as part of the joke.
Looking back at the now-viral clip, host Rick Glassman openly commented on Rudd’s anatomy, telling him on camera that he was “very well endowed.” Rudd, now 56, did not verbally respond at first, instead shrugging, grimacing, and glancing awkwardly toward the camera as the moment landed.
Glassman explained that he had blurred parts of the original footage before releasing it online, joking that while showing one aspect of the incident might lower the video’s appeal, revealing Rudd’s body actually boosted interest. Rudd laughed along and played into the joke, calling the wordplay “well done.”
The exchange continued with Glassman insisting the detail was impossible to miss, even in a brief, blurred moment. Rudd responded with disbelief that anyone had noticed at all, maintaining his trademark self-deprecating humor throughout the conversation.
The Ant-Man star later explained that he has intentionally avoided nude scenes during his long film career because he is a private person and prefers not to make that kind of exposure part of his public image. He contrasted his approach with actors known for more daring performances, saying that style was never for him.
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Despite the awkward subject matter, viewers praised Rudd’s composure and willingness to fully commit to the bit. Many fans on YouTube and social media described him as a “great sport” and applauded how seamlessly he navigated the uncomfortable jokes without breaking character.
Some even joked that Rudd deserved awards not for acting in films, but for surviving the interview itself. Others said the episode perfectly blurred the line between scripted comedy and spontaneous conversation, making it hard to tell what was planned and what was pure chaos.
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