Part of me wonders if either actor was married at the time. I wonder how, if so, how they and their spouses process scenes where they’re flirting with a stranger, lol!
Married actress here! My husband is also an actor, and as far as as onstage romance/intimacy with someone that isn't your partner/spouse goes, it's still just acting. What's funny is that romantic/sexy scenes are often awkward at first in rehearsal, but as you and your fellow actor spend more time rehearsing together, the awkwardness goes away. That said, my husband and I fully trust one another, and know that we're acting. We met during a show, after all! ❤❤❤