Steve Carell's screams of pain were real as his chest hairs were ripped off in The 40-Year-Old Virgin wax scene. Miki Mia, who played the waxing lady in the movie, had no experience and made mistakes, causing extra pain and irritation for Carell. Paul Rudd confirms some details of the scene but casts doubts on other rumors, but the wax scene remains iconic.

No acting was required during The 40-Year-Old Virgin wax scene as actor Steve Carell performed it for real. The unforgettable scene made for the most iconic moment in the movie and the behind-the-scenes details make it even funnier. The 2005 R-rated comedy sees Carell play Andy Stitzer — a hapless, nerdy electronics store employee who inadvertently lets slip to his co-workers he’s still a virgin. This leads to them attempting to help his achieve that long-delayed goal, including some personal grooming in The 40-Year-Old-Virgin's wax scene.