Cooper Koch didn't use a prosthetic in Monsters' nude shower scene

Cooper Koch has been making headlines for his applause-worthy performance in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, Netflix’s controversial crime drama series about the infamous Menendez brothers who were convicted of killing their parents in 1989. 

During a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Koch told host Andy Cohen that he did not use a prosthetic during the nude shower scene in the Netflix show.

“Just to say, mine was not a prosthetic,” the 28-year-old actor said, confirming that he went fully nude for the scene.

Cohen, 56, responded with humour and congratulations, joking, “You’re very blessed, aren’t you?” to which Koch quipped, “Well hung,” eliciting laughter from the audience.

Koch stars as Erik Menendez in the Ryan Murphy-produced series. The show explores the Menendez brothers' high-profile trial and the abuse allegations they made against their parents, José and Kitty Menendez. Alongside Koch, Nicholas Alexander Chavez portrays Lyle Menendez.

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In an interview with Vanity Fair earlier this month, Koch expressed his belief in the Menendez brothers' claims of abuse. “I believe both of them,” he said. “I believe everything that they said on the stand to be true.” Chavez, however, has chosen to keep his interpretation of the case private, saying, “I came to a really unique conclusion, but I’ve also come to the conclusion that I don’t really want to share what that is with anyone.”

Koch also recounted a memorable prison visit with both Erik and Lyle Menendez, which he attended alongside Kim Kardashian, a vocal advocate for criminal justice reform. While Koch had spoken to Lyle previously, it was his first time meeting Erik, who has criticized both Monsters and its portrayal of the brothers.

“It makes sense that he would feel that way,” Koch told Vanity Fair, acknowledging the emotional weight of having their traumatic past broadcast to millions of viewers in a dramatized, Hollywood fashion. “This is the worst part of his life being televised for millions of people to see.”

During his visit, Koch had the opportunity to express his support for the brothers face-to-face. “I got to give them a hug and look them in the eyes and just tell them that I believe them and I stand with them,” he said. “I know where I stand. I know what my point of view is, and that point of view aligns with all of the people on TikTok who support them.”