Actor Bryan Cranston has revealed that he lost his virginity to a s^x worker while traveling in Europe with friends at age 16.
Speaking on the “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast, the “Breaking Bad” star said the experience was both “traumatic” and “great, exhilarating, memorable.”
“It was the thing to do,” Cranston explained.
He said he was nervous when he visited a brothel in the red-light district of Salzburg, Austria, with his friends.
Although he almost got “cold feet” when two of his older friends “made their deals” and “went upstairs,” he was led to a room by one of the women.
“I was so nervous that I didn’t really feel anything. I was just, my brain was on fire,” Cranston recalled.
He said he has “been going back to Austria ever since” and later joked about the incident.
The actor did not disclose any further details about the encounter, but did say that he doesn’t regret it.
“It was a choice I made,” he said.
Cranston also talked about how the experience has shaped his views on s^x work.
“The woman that I was with, she gave me a wonderful service, and it was consensual,” he said.
“It was a business transaction, and that’s what it was.”
He added that he believes s^x work should be decriminalized and regulated for the safety of the workers.
“It’s a way to provide a service to people who need it,” he said.
Cranston’s revelation sparked a mixed reaction on social media. While some praised him for being honest and open about his experience, others criticized him for glamorizing prostitution.
The podcast episode also featured Cranston discussing his career and personal life with O’Brien.
The two talked about their mutual love of comedy, with Cranston revealing that he started his career as a stand-up comedian before transitioning to acting.
Cranston also talked about his time on “Breaking Bad,” saying that he had no idea the show would become as popular as it did.
“I thought it would be a cult classic,” he said.
He added that he felt lucky to have played the role of Walter White, calling it “one of the most satisfying experiences” of his life.
The actor also discussed his family, revealing that he has a close relationship with his daughter, Taylor.
He said that being a father has been “the most important thing” in his life.
Cranston is known for his roles in “Breaking Bad,” “Malcolm in the Middle,” and “Trumbo,” among others.
He has won multiple awards, including four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
