4t.Neil McDonough Stays True to His Vows—with a Hollywood Twist.Actor Neil McDonough, best known for his unwavering Catholic faith and his refusal to film kissing or sex scenes out of respect for his wife, Ruvé, has long stood apart in Hollywood. But in a recent project, he faced a rare dilemma—his character was scripted to kiss a woman in a pivotal final scene. Instead of breaking his personal vow, McDonough found a creative solution: he asked his real-life wife to step into the role.The couple, parents to five children, agreed to the unique move—allowing Neil to honor both his convictions and the integrity of the story. For McDonough, it wasn’t just about acting—it was about staying true to the principles that cost him dearly in the past.Back in 2010, he lost a $1 million role on ABC’s Scoundrels for refusing to perform sex scenes with actress Virginia Madsen. “They said, ‘You have to do it, or you’re fired.’ I said, ‘Then fire me.’ And they did,” he recalled. The fallout was brutal. He was blackballed for two years, lost his dream home in L.A., his car, and his confidence. “People saw me as some kind of religious fanatic,” he said. “But for me, it was just about doing what I believed was right.”And above all, it’s always been about love. “As I’ve said a million times—these lips are meant for one woman,” McDonough said. And now, thanks to a loving partnership and a bold creative workaround, he’s proving that conviction and storytelling don’t have to be at odds.

“These Lips Are Meant for One Woman”: Neil McDonough Stays True to His Values — Even in Hollywood

In an industry known for compromise, actor Neil McDonough has never wavered on one personal vow: he refuses to do kissing or sex scenes out of respect for his wife, Ruvé. But in his latest film, the script called for a kiss—and instead of backing down or breaking his promise, McDonough found a powerful solution.

He asked his real-life wife to step in and play the woman he kisses.

The couple, married with five children, made the rare move to protect a promise McDonough has honored throughout his career. “As I’ve said a million times—these lips are meant for one woman,” he told reporters.

McDonough has paid the price for his convictions. In 2010, he was fired from the ABC drama Scoundrels for refusing to do a sex scene with actress Virginia Madsen. “They said, ‘Do it or you’re out.’ I said, ‘Then I’m out.’ And they let me go.” The fallout was severe: blacklisted for two years, he lost his home, his car, and his confidence.

“People thought I was some kind of religious extremist,” he said. “But to me, it was about love and doing what’s right.”

Now, years later, McDonough is proving that staying true to your values doesn’t mean sacrificing your art — and that in Hollywood, integrity still has a place.

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