Hollywood heartthrob Chris Evans has once again set the internet ablaze, this time by slipping into a jockstrap for Ethan Coen’s new film, Honey Don’t. Evans, long considered a gay icon after his infamous whipped-cream stunt in 2001’s Not Another Teen Movie, has now given fans an updated, thirst-inducing moment. In Honey Don’t, the actor plays a cult leader named Reverend Drew Devlin. And in one particular scene, Evans appears wearing nothing but a jockstrap. This moment leaked online recently and immediately went viral. A fanpage called @CevansContents on Twitter posted a gif of the jockstrap scene that has now amassed over 14.1 million views. Several other fan accounts across platforms have since re-shared the clip, sparking a wave of memes, reactions, and delighted commentary. Honey Don’t is a dark-comedy detective movie directed by Ethan Coen and co-written with Tricia Cooke. It stars Margaret Qualley as private investigator Honey O’Donahue and Aubrey Plaza as police officer MG Falcone. Evans’ cult-leader role provides one of the film’s most talked-about scenes, without a doubt adding to the viral buzz. Whether you’re going for the comedy, the detective thrills, or, let’s be honest, Evans in a jockstrap, Honey Don’t is now playing in theaters nationwide.
