Amy Schumer brought her signature humor to discussing a steamy scene with John Cena in the 2015 comedy Trainwreck. She jokingly told audiences that Cena was “actually inside her” during their intimate moment, blending shock and comedy in classic Schumer style.

In the film, Schumer plays a commitment-phobic woman who becomes involved with Cena’s character, Steven—a gym-obsessed, muscular man. Her raw, unfiltered humor gives both the film and interviews about it a relatable, comedic edge.

During promotions, Schumer compared Cena’s muscular backside to “a whole universe” and described lying beneath him as if “a refrigerator” were pressing down. These exaggerated images turned an awkward experience into comedy gold. She also poked fun at her own passivity, saying she “just did what I normally do during sex—just lay there,” reinforcing her self-deprecating, relatable persona.

Cena, in a 2015 interview with Conan O’Brien, explained that the scene was deliberately awkward to make viewers uncomfortable. He emphasized the professionalism needed during filming and later admitted on the Club Shay Shay podcast that intimate scenes are far from romantic, with crews nearby adding to the awkwardness. He credited Schumer for helping him stay relaxed.

The playful tone continued on Instagram, where Schumer quipped, “That scene meant a lot to me, I was really into it… and I’m in love with you.” Their witty exchanges highlighted both on-screen chemistry and the humorous, often unglamorous reality of shooting intimate scenes, giving fans a peek behind the scenes.