John Cena appeared to make his memorable turn at the Oscars in the buff. In fact, his modesty was preserved thanks to a wardrobe aid often used in Hollywood.
John Cena when he stepped onstage at the Oscars on Sunday night — but, thanks to a wee bit of Hollywood magic, he wasn’t.
Behind the strategically placed envelope he held revealing the winner for best costume design, the professional wrestler and actor was wearing what’s known in the trade as «modesty garment.» The article of clothing, widely used in film, TV and theater productions, is used to cover actors’ private parts when a scene calls for a performer to appear as if they’re naked.
Such garments are often sourced from scrap materials, including yoga mats and leftover fabrics from other costumes. But with a spotlight on making what can be a vulnerable experience for performers feel safe, including formally in recent , companies that specialize making modesty garments in different shapes, sizes and colors have sprouted up.
