From Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to Megan Fox, celebrities open up about their first intimate experiences, revealing the raw, funny, and often cringe-worthy moments.
While we often see celebrities in their most glamorous and composed moments, their first intimate experiences are far from perfect. From awkward encounters to teenage lies, some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Katy Perry, and George Clooney, have shared the raw details of their first times, offering a glimpse into their more relatable, human sides.
Here’s a look at some of the most memorable—and often cringe-worthy—stories from A-listers about losing their virginity.
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
In a 2017 interview with Elle, The Rock shared a story that still haunts him. “We shouldn’t have been in the park in the first place,” Johnson recalled. “Suddenly, a big spotlight came on us. Bang. You hear the cop roll down the window and say, ‘Ma’am, are you okay? Will you come to the car?’”
The awkwardness escalated when the officer asked if the woman was being attacked. She replied, “No, that’s my boyfriend.” Johnson laughs now, but it was certainly a moment he’d rather forget.
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Katy Perry
Katy Perry, in a 2014 GQ interview, shared a rebellious yet dreamy memory. At 16, she was in a Volvo sedan, listening to Jeff Buckley’s Grace when she lost her virginity. “Love that record so much,” Perry confessed. Despite growing up in a strict household where rock music was banned, she found a way to break the rules and make the experience memorable.
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Joe Jonas
In a 2013 interview with Vulture, Joe Jonas opened up about the purity rings he and his brothers wore as part of their commitment to remain virgins. “I lost my virginity when I was 20,” Jonas revealed. “I’m glad I waited for the right person,” he added, reflecting on how the decision helped him avoid a situation he now sees as potentially disastrous.
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George Clooney
George Clooney has never shied away from candid interviews, and in a 2011 Rolling Stone interview, he got personal about his first time. “I was 16. It was young, very young, too young,” he said, admitting that he struggled with Catholic guilt afterward. Clooney even recalled putting rocks in his shoes to punish himself following intimate experiences.
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Sebastian Stan
Marvel’s Sebastian Stan shared a memorable moment during his appearance on the podcast The Drop-In with Will Malnati in 2016. The actor revealed that he lost his virginity as a senior in high school, at the Time Hotel in Times Square. He also confessed to a teenage lie, telling his long-distance girlfriend that he wasn’t a virgin. “I just wanted to seem like I knew what I was doing,” he joked.
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Megan Fox
In a 2010 interview with Cosmopolitan, Megan Fox shared a surprisingly tender experience. “That first time was not awkward,” she said. “I was in love with him, and it was nice.” Fox was 17 at the time, and while she didn’t name the actor, she described the experience as one filled with emotion, setting the stage for her later high-profile relationships.
Chris Martin
Coldplay’s Chris Martin admitted in 2008 to Rolling Stone that he lost his virginity at 22. He described his early struggles with confidence and the impact of religious issues on his relationship with girls. Martin reflected that his rise to stardom helped change how women perceived him, no longer just as the “friend.”
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Courteney Cox
Courteney Cox, in a 2019 The Late Late Show appearance, revealed she was a virgin until she was 21. “I think I can be proud of that,” she said. Cox also recalled how her mother celebrated her long-term relationship by gifting her lace underwear, a moment she found both surprising and amusing.
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Colton Haynes
Colton Haynes dropped a bombshell in a 2017 episode of Radio Andy, revealing that his first sexual experience involved both a girl and a guy. “It wasn’t a three-way, but it was separate instances,” Haynes said, adding that it was an exciting and unique experience that he had never spoken about before.
Chris Evans
In a 2017 Esquire cover story, Chris Evans reflected on his chaotic, life-changing year when he lost his virginity at 18. “1999 was one of the best years of my life,” he said. Evans, at the time still a high school senior, described the period as one filled with rebellious energy and newfound experiences that included both personal and professional growth.]
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Kathie Lee Gifford
In her 2020 memoir It’s Never Too Late, TV host Kathie Lee Gifford made a deeply personal confession. She revealed that she was a virgin on her wedding night to her first husband, Paul Johnson. “Back then, divorce had much more of a stigma,” Gifford explained. Despite her hopes, the marriage ended after just eight years, but her reflections on love and spirituality continue to resonate.
