For Something’s Gotta Give, writer-director Nancy Meyers had to convince Diane Keaton to bare all on screen. Six years later, Meyers is back with a new romantic comedy, It’s Complicated (in theaters Dec. 25), and this time, it’s Alec Baldwin who’s doing the stripping. He and Meryl Streep play ex-spouses who, over their son’s college-graduation weekend, rekindle their romance — a tricky situation that becomes even more so when Streep’s character starts dating her architect, played by Steve Martin. Unlike Keaton, Baldwin didn’t need much arm-twisting to drop trou. “When you do a movie that you like or you’re hopeful about, you’ll go to any lengths if it seems right. And I was taking my clothes off for her,” he says, pointing to Streep. “Not for you, the public. Big difference.”
Baldwin shows plenty of skin in It’s Complicated (wait till you see the scene where he lies naked on a bed, waiting for Streep to join him), but he’d like to make one thing clear: the bare buns you see aren’t his own. 
As he told us last week: “[That was] my ass double! You can put that in Entertainment Weekly so people know. I have a great ass, if I may say so. That’s a part of my body that needs no surgical enhancement or rearranging. The guy who was my ass double, he worked on 30 Rock one day and he dined out on it the whole week. He showed up and told everybody, ‘I was Alec’s ass double.’ It’s a sick business.” Which is not to say Baldwin would never flash his rear-end on screen. “You gotta pay me a lot of money,” he says.
As for Streep, she doesn’t do the Full Keaton (so to speak) in It’s Complicated, which was just fine with her. “I don’t think if we had romped through half of this movie completely naked it would have added to the film. It’s about the intimacy of marriage and the comfort and the mess of it. It felt like what we did was exactly right.”
For our full interview with Alec Baldwin and Meryl Streep, plus an inside guide to Sherlock Holmes, Avatar, and 59 other films, pick up the Holiday Movie Preview issue of Entertainment Weekly, on stands November 6.
Photo credit: BRIGITTE LACOMBE FOR EW
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I don’t understand…nude scene but with a body double? What’s the big deal if its not even him? Or are we talking frontal nudity as well?
How exciting for the AARP crowd. Sometimes I think this magazine has an identity crisis… it’s Twilight, Twilight, Glambert, Twilight… and now, uh, this movie that no one under the age of 47 would go see.
I’m 28 and this movie is on my to watch list..I love Meryl, always have.
Im 14 and i wanna watch this too =)i love meryl streep!!!
I’m 30 and I can’t wait for this movie!
you must know a lot of people to back off your theory,most people i know are under 47 and that movie is the one movie we are all excited about
Yeah, I’m 25 and while under different circumstances I might avoid this movie, Meryl Streep is enough to get me there. And the presence of Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin, and John Krasinski? Gravy. I’ll be there.
I’m 26 and this is one of the movies I’ve been waiting for
Twilight on the other hand? No thanks! I hate that garbage.
I’m 18 and cannot wait to see this movie.
Sorry I will never forget him screaming at his Daughter the way he did. I think Alex is very likeable but I feel sorry for his family wife and children.
I am a 3 month old infant, and I have already bought my ticket online for opening night of It’s Complicated
i’m 20 and this is the movie that i want to see this holiday season Merylis the best!!
How exciting… there are 4-5 exceptions. I guess somebody’s gotta drive Grandma to the theater. Look, no matter how many people post “I’m 28 and I have crappy taste in movies,” the fact remains that this film is going to play to women and couples over 50. In general, young people won’t be flocking to theaters for this. I’m not saying it’s a bad thing. It just seems contrary to EW’s standard Twilight/Glambert/Glee cover formula.
Your underestimating the power of Meryl Steep. She has proven to be a draw for people of every age including this 34 year old!
You’re right. It could be worse. It could be Diane Keaton.
You’re going to be eating your words Crispy when this movie makes over 100 million in the states. Show your face then. Something’s Gotta Give made 125 mil domestically in 2003 and Streep’s presence alone boosted ticket sales of Julie and Julia. Idiots such as yourself probably thought that movie wouldn’t do well either and that has made 94 mil domestically and isn’t nearly the draw that an xmas time romantic comedy is. Come back to the board after this movie does well if you have any ball$. (Which I doubt you do)
What are you rambling on about? I haven’t said one word about the movie not performing well. I have no doubt it’s going to make over $100 million. The Meryl/women/50+ audience is a huge market.
I dont like anybody calling Crispy an idiot
Isn’t that a good thing?!
Crispy, Shhhh. Just be quiet, okay? It’s best for everyone.
Sheri, I can tell you’re fat from just 3 sentences. Maybe you should get off the internet and get on a treadmill. It’s best for everyone.
Crispy, oh what a clever response. Did that make you feel better? Good. Now just be quiet.
“This film is going to play to women,” he says contemptuously, like more than 50% of the population is maybe NOT a good market to be going after. Ladies and gentlemen, this is what brain defects look like. Tragic, isn’t it? Give to the March of Dimes.
21. Going with my Mom. Everyone loves Meryl. Surprised you haven’t noticed that yet.
Not contemptuous, Matt. It’s a big market. There should be more movies for women. I was just surprised to see it grace the cover of EW. But maybe the point I’m missing is that EW morphed into a women’s magazine.
There are plenty of exceptions. Everyone I know who’s seen the trailer is interested in the movie, and I’m a sophomore in college. Just because it has older characters doesn’t mean it will only appeal to an older audience. Plus, it’s going to attract the 30 Rock crowd, many of whom are teenagers and young adults.
im 19.. will be going to see this movie at least 20 times im sure.
and i can personally name over 100 people under the age of even 25 that will be seeing this movie.
DON’T judge before you see what the movie figures are etc.. and do not generalize our population.
the movie is coming out, it will be heavly promoted, so stop wasting your time complaining, let there BE a change
Im 16 and im gonna go and C it
I’m 16 and I have waited so long for this:D Meryl<3<3
I am 23 and I have been waiting for a year for this movie to come out. I do not think you have to be the same age as the protagonists to be able to relate to a film. Call me crazy.
Wrong. Well under 47 and looking forward to seeing it. If you don’t know what you’re talking about, it’s best to stay quiet.
I don’t get the “identity crisis” comment; shouldn’t the magazine appeal to all age groups, genders, culture types, etc. You appear to be an ageist Crispy. I can’t understand people who are ageists; are they the only people who are never going to get older? Come to think of it, with your attitude Crispy, you may not get older; you’ll insult the wrong senior.
No way, a magazine should definitely NOT try to appeal to all age groups. It should pick its market and excel in that area. Any good brand manager knows this. I wasn’t slamming seniors (ok, maybe I did make a few jokes), I was slamming the magazine.
Im looking forward to this movie! But PLEASE no more Diane Keaton movies she is horrid. She plays the same character with the same wardrobe and same annoying personality.
Anyone with good taste would go see any movie starring Meryl Streep. Add in Baldwin and Steve Martin and you have three stars able to rise above any script (I haven’t read the script for this, so I can’t judge, I choose to believe it’s as hilarious as it sounds).
I like the part where Baldwin calls his daughter a “pig.”
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/19508
I’m 30 and I can’t wait to see this movie! I was checking the opening date. I think it’ll be a fun christmas day movie for sure. Also, I loved something’s gotta give. I don’t understand the hate against movies that have people who are clearly talented and intelligent just b/c they’re not 25. EW doesn’t have to cater to only one particular demographic. If it’s good, it’s good. No matter what age.
I’m fifteen. . . and definitely seeing it.
and where did you pull the number fourty-seven from, anyways?
I pulled that number outta my butt! That’s why I’m surprised so many people take me seriously.
hahaa, I thought so.
to each his own.
you’re entitled to your opinion, and I respect that.
im 14 haha!!
I’m 18 and will definately be in line! I love love love Alec and Meryl!
I am 26, hardly AARP material. Love Meryl Streep and will go see her in this.
LOL. That AARP joke was funny, but I’m 22 and I think Alec Baldwin is hilarious and Meryl Streep, well she is Meryl Streep and I’ve never seen her star in anything crappy. Definitely going to see!
@crispy: Meryl has quite a huge young female following especially after The Devil Wears Prada. And I’m 19 and think Alec Baldwin is looking pretty fine in those 2 pictures. Definitely choosing this over Sherlock Holmes.
Yet another lousy cover!
The finest example of holiday cheer. “Avatar” who?
I’m under 47 and I’m interested. of course nothing’s gonna blow up and there’s no zombies or robots so that’ll probably limit viewership from the Grand Theft Auto generation.
I wasn’t planning on seeing this movie, but now that I know that I’ll see a near-naked Alec, I’m in. He is so good looking, and I’d love to see more of him! Too bad we won’t see his actual butt, though. If it were his backside, that would make for the best movie of the year!
He’s an ass who treats his young daughter like crap. Google it, he calls her a pig while yelling at her. And Streep is old and dried up, like a year-old raisin that’s been under the refrigerator.
Uhm have you looked at her before? DEFINITELY not a dried up raisin. Get some glasses buddy. She’s better looking then you’ll ever be.
And as for Alec – couldn’t agree with you more! Hahaha…
your comment on meryl?
yeah, google her while you’re at it.
obviously not old and dried up, more so talented and stunning.
I don’t know, but it always amazes me the people who say mean-spirited things on post boards-what sad lives they must have-I am under 45 and can’t wait to see this move-am a fan of all three
I’m 17 and I am soo going to see it. May even see it several times. Have you not seen the trailer? So the point is…someone under the age of 47 will go see it.
I have seen the trailer. I think I accidentally flipped to NCIS on Tuesday night, and it was playing between Depends and Boniva commercials.
Now that made me laugh!
Once I saw that you continued to post, answering everyone who disagreed with your ridiculous opinion, I HAD to keep reading, just to see how far you would go!!
What a loser! You make me laugh!! Oh! and I wont be coming back to see what you have to say to me, it just really, really isnt that important.
Um, what the eff is the point of a threaded message board system if people aren’t supposed to respond to each another? Don’t be dumb.
I’m glad for ALL of us,please NO more middle-aged or old man butts,or ANY male bottoms.Yes, this means you too,Michael Douglas!
The EW editors know what’s cool. Putting the fab over fifty couple on the cover is a bold statement that smart witty comedies that don’t need toilet humor to milk laughs will do well at the box office. Hats off to Meyers and others directors like Ephron who make feel-good films that entertain without being offensive (hello Bruno and Zohan). As for Meryl, she is – hands down – the gold standard. At 60, that’s amazing.
Amen!
they don’t need toilet humor, yet this whole article is about how he’s naked in the movie? for laughs? seems like a version of toilet humor, to me. let’s all laugh at the older naked gentleman! how does this merit an article when it isn’t even his butt.
Amen to that, my friend!
Crispy acts as though he/she/it is never going to age. Crispy, do you troll the other boards and post that only black people will go see Denzel’s movie or go to another board and say that only Asian people are going to see an Ang Lee movie? I’m sure there will be people of all ages who go see this movie because when you’ve had such a long and remarkable career as Streep (and Baldwin) people will go to appreciate good acting. I’m 28 and I can’t wait to see this.
They’ve actually done studies that say that people who troll around on message boards and have nothing positive to say are just depressed people who are taking their own insecurities out on other people. There is no question in my mind that Crispy is one of those people and is probably typing these wonderful statements from his grandmother’s basement.
LOL. Grandma’s basement? How original. Can we get a link to all these studies you’ve read? Because I’ve read studies that say that people who just make up crap and post it on message boards are ugly and fat.
I’m torn. While I want to dislike your ridiculous posts, I find myself laughing at how upset they make other people.
Does it help if I told you I know my posts are ridiculous?
Crispy, I want to be mad but I just can’t through my laughter. I love Crispy!
I love you ALEC!!!
Streep is a legend and a class act. I’ll see any movie she’s in because she’s more than worth the price of admission.
amen.
meryl is my hero.
Meryl! I’ll be in line opening day!
Thank you EW, for not taking a cheap excuse for yet another Twilight cover. At least this one would have been arguably justified, unlike the “Vampires Are Sexy!” cover and the “Director’s Diaries!” cover.
Guaranteed the week Twilight comes out it will be on the cover. No doubt about it. That’s probably why they had this cover this week to balance out the complaints. EW will be like “no…look, we had older serious actors on the previous cover”. Until this cover however, I’ll admit I’ve never heard of this movie. I’ll see it…but most likely on DVD. It is funny though…you watch how they distribute the covers.
I’m 14 and I am a HUGE fan of meryl streep. I am soo excited about this film. I died at that cover! She looks gorgeous!
I am 14 too and i luv meryl too!!!!i cant wait for this movie!!! hope its pg13
I’m 27, and have inappropriate crushes on both Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin.
I agree wholeheartedly.
Yea the cast sounds great but if its anything like Somethings Gotta Give- I am sure its gonna be 3 hours TOO LONG… sorry but Ill wait till its on cable
I have never seen that movie, so I had to Wiki it. It looks like the same exact movie! Does Nancy Meyers just recycle her scripts?
yes nancy myers just recycles her rom-com schtick… STILL BETTER THAN NORA EPHRON!
I so agree about Nora Ephron! I remember a scene in “You’ve Got Mail” where she had Meg Ryan typing an email, talking out loud, and punching the air. Worst scene in the history of cinema.
Crispy,you actually admit to watching You’ve Got Mail. Ouch !!!
I know, I know. But I was a film critic when it came out so it was my job to watch it. It’s still one of my favorite reviews I’ve written… because I slammed it.
Well alright then,I’ll let it slide this time.
I have to say…I don’t give a crap about Meryl Streep. she has been in a lot of good movies, but ever since Mamma Mia! and the horrendous arm-waving barely-able-to-sing debacle, I can’t look at her the same.
I loved her singing, not the movie.
her classics are waaaaaay better.
Finally, some real movie stars with gravitas on the cover. Oh, and crispy you’re a tool. I’m 30 years old and can’t wait to see this movie.
Yeh, but you’re probably gay. I totally forgot about Meryl’s gay following.
Crispy, really, just hush. You’re ranting. It’s unbecoming.
Stay home Crispy and watch Glenn Beck’s “sitcom”.
Oh Sheri. Stop flirting. I don’t do old ladies. I’m allergic to cats.
Crispy, you should listen to Sheri who’s nicely been telling you to chill… seriously… everyone is entitle to their opinion and you to yours and your answers, can you just do it respectfully? I love Meryl, I’ll watch any movie she is on… Alec on the other hand, he is funny, good actor, but like someone else said, hard to forget the screaming at his daughter… still, that movie will make tons of $$$… ah! yes.. I loved her since I can remember and I am now 43!
Oh, puh-leeze. I’ve actually been contributing to the conversation. And Sheri’s done nothing but tell me to shut up because she disagrees with my opinion. That’s disrespectful.
You’re absolutely right. I should be the better person and do what you do. Which means I have to erroneously call you either fat or old. Need I stick with one or the other, or can I use both? You used both, so I’ll just suppose that’s the way to go.
Uh, dear, I didn’t do any of that until after you shushed me like a schoolmarm.
Alec Baldwin naked is a fabulous idea. 15 years ago.
Oh he is way hotter now! I’m disappointed that it won’t actually be him.
when he was in “the bubble”.
Meryl I heart you <3 xxxxx
i want to see this, being a fan of the romantic comedy genre in general, and appreciative of streep’s acting skills in particular. i started liking baldiwn again (somewhat liking) after seeing him in the sensitive drama with cameron diaz and abigal breslin about the daughter born so she could help her sister with her illness. i had had a hard time getting over his calling his daughter ireland ‘a little pig’ and worse, in that leaked phone message transcript. i think steve martin is a very cold fish in real life (from seeing him on talk shows and also from reading about his ‘romance’ history) and i don’t much fancy him on film, either. so i would have preferred seeing another actor in this part. i hope his presence won’t detract from the movie too much. btw, a lot of ‘over 50’s’ don’t really think, act, look or feel their age and show that your number age-wise isn’t a deal breaker or invariably off-putting. and it’s cool that this movie shows the principals aren’t ‘past it’ in the love, sex and romance department…
You’re wrong, CRISPY! I can’t WAIT to see this movie and I’m only 45!
I have to disagree Crispy. Since Mamma Mia Meryl Streep has become even more of an icon and especially to a much younger audience, and possibly no one under the age of, say 20 had heard much of her before. This movie is going to be BIG!! i had heard of her and have been a fan since Kramer V Kramer and have seen all her movies, but on saying that i know quite a lot of teenager who are itching to see this movie.
I think you make a good point. Meryl Streep has developed a broad audience of late. But I do have to point out that some of her recent movies (Doubt, Rendition, Lions for Lambs) weren’t that big of hits, and certainly not big with teens.
Crispy, I think the point you made about Doubt, Rendition and Lions for Lambs is valid only to a certain point. Those films were aimed at a completely different market, different type of film, genre and different everything really. It’s Complicated is a Christmas Rom-Com and therefore stands to reason it immediately has a broader market than those films did, and since then Mamma Mia has been released (with the exception of Doubt which came out after MM – however wasn’t as widely publicised as MM or even It’s Complicated which is already getting reviewed and spoken about in a wider sense) This particular film is one that will appeal to people of all ages, so the fact that her political films didn’t do as well is a slight moot point – completely different demographic. Personally, I can’t wait until this film comes out and will definitely be going to see it, and I’m well below your previewed age of 47!
Like me!!!!im 14
It’s actually insane how excited I am about this movie. A funny drama? Sign me up. Starring Meryl Streep? Sign me up for several showings!
I’m 5 and I cannot wait for this movie.
LMAO you win this thread!
crispy, you win, hands down. the cat lady comment? priceless.
btw, i’m 30, and i would see this movie. my husband is 32, and he wouldn’t. bottom line: unless something makes us pee our pants or actually think about the world at large, we won’t be spending the money on any movie.
Hey Crispy, all’s fair in love and boards!
Saw a screening and John Krasinski plays a much bigger role than portrayed in trailers. He is hilarious and should bring in a younger crowd if the word gets out…
Meryl Streep reigns! I like romantic comedies.