Judd Apatow has reflected on his controversial jokes in the 40-Year-Old Virgin, insisting they were ‘meant as compliments’.

The filmmaker talks to The Hollywood Reporter about Seth Rogen's regrets over the "You know how I know you're gay?" jokes: "It was all done with a very positive spirit." ...

Catherine Keener played Trish, the charming single mom who wins Andy’s heart in The 40-Year-Old-Virgin. By the time the film ...

Caroline Blair Mon, August 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM PDT 9 min read ©Universal/courtesy Everett Collection Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Romany Malco and Seth Rogen in '40 Year Old Virgin' (2005).

The 40-Year-Old Virgin kickstarted an era of comedy blockbusters that made superstars of Steve Carell, Paul Rudd and Seth ...

The 40-Year-Old Virgin' — which starred Steve Carell, Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd and more — premiered on Aug. 11, 2005 ...

For further reading, another fact check about Rudd previously examined a rumor he pranked actor Seth Rogen by sneaking in and pretending to be his masseuse while Rogen was getting a massage in a ...