What Actors Can Cry on Cue?

It may not be common, but there are some actors who have the ability to summon up authentic sobs by sheer force of will (and lots of practice). Bryce Dallas Howard famously demonstrated her natural gift for crying on command during an interview with Conan O'Brien.

Can most actors cry on cue?

There's a lot of actors that have a hard time crying when prompted. Some actors are really good at crying on cue. And some actors need a little bit of help. So we employ one method, two methods, sometimes a lot of different methods to sort of get them to where they need to be visually for the scene.

How do some actors cry on cue?

Menthol tear sticks and menthol tear-producing sprays are products designed specifically to generate tears and are often used by film and TV actors. Simply apply them lightly under the eyes, and the residue will let off menthol vapors that make your eyes water.