During the filming of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), Jane Russell’s poolside performance in “Ain’t There Anyone Here for Love?” took a surprising turn. As she crouched by the pool, muscle-clad divers were meant to leap over her gracefully. Unscripted chaos ensued when one diver’s foot—or possibly knee—accidentally struck her head, sending her tumbling into the water. The mishap wasn’t planned, but it added a memorable moment to the iconic musical. Russell, ever the professional, handled the un