money shot

(moment in film): So named because it is often considered the most important part of the film, and often an actor who is unable to provide the shot goes unpaid.

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money shot (plural money shots)

1. The shot or scene of a film that cost the most to produce, most commonly an action sequence.
2. (pornography, slang) The moment in a pornographic film where the male subject of the scene in question ejaculates.
   • 2011 Allen Gregory, "1 Night in Gottlieb" (season 1, episode 2):

     Allen Gregory DeLongpre: Uh-oh, Principal Gottlieb. Looks like somebody forgot their danish, huh?

     Judith Gottlieb: Aw, crap.

     Allen Gregory: Three, two, one, and there's the money shot.

3. (pornography, slang, by extension) The release of semen on the partner's body, especially on the face or in the eye.