It’s hard to believe, but over 20 years have passed since Demi Moore filmed her iconic bikini scene in Charlie’s Angels. Looking back on it, she reflects on how surreal the experience was. Despite the whirlwind nature of the production, with only three and a half weeks of preparation, Demi quickly realized that the focus on her physique was both overwhelming and unexpected.

“I remember begging the director, McG, not to shoot my butt,” Demi laughs, recalling her obsession with how her body would be portrayed. Yet, that scene became one of the most talked-about moments from the movie, becoming a part of pop culture.

Interestingly, Demi also reveals that during the film’s production, she had just turned 40, a milestone that coincided with a turning point in her life. “It was tied to my age,” she says, referring to how the film, and her role, were amplified by the milestone.

Despite the chaos of the project, Demi credits the lack of time to overthink as one of the reasons why she could step into the role without any pressure. “There was no time to think about what I looked like, which, in hindsight, was probably better,” she shares.

In reflecting on the lasting impact of the movie, Demi also mentions how Charlie’s Angels became part of a larger phenomenon that shaped her career.

As time passes, it’s clear that the scene is remembered as a defining moment in not only the Charlie’s Angels franchise but in Demi’s career, standing as a symbol of confidence, strength, and the complexities of being a woman in the spotlight.