Temporarily Grounded
That iconic lift where Baby floats over the crowd, purely supported by Johnny’s strength, was in reality as terrifying for Jennifer to pull off as it looks. Due to her understandable fear, she told the producers she didn’t want to continue rehearsing the lift after her audition. When it was time to film the scene, it was actually only the second time they had attempted to create the lift. This made it even more vital for the pair to ensure they perfected the lift on the first take.
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