Jennifer Grey revealed that she smoked “a lot of weed” before filming a sex scene with Patrick Swayze in the 1984 movie “Red Dawn,” which ultimately never made it into the final cut. During a recent appearance on “The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter” podcast, Grey recounted how her substance use affected the filming process. She described the scene, where she and a drunken Swayze were in a sleeping bag, as one of the more tender moments in the action-packed film about teenagers resisting a Russian invasion.
Grey explained that her heavy marijuana use made her “super paranoid” and scared, impacting her performance and contributing to the scene being cut. She mentioned that Swayze struggled with his lines while intoxicated, leading to the decision not to reshoot the scene as initially planned. Additionally, Grey shared anecdotes about her time on set, including pranksters among her co-stars who put firecrackers in her door.
Despite the challenges on “Red Dawn,” Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze later starred together in the beloved 1987 film “Dirty Dancing.” Grey reflected on her early career struggles and emphasized her dedication to her craft, acknowledging her youthful anxiety and desire to excel as an actor. Her candid revelations provide a deeper insight into the behind-the-scenes dynamics of classic 80s cinema.