A man reportedly stripped naked in front of stunned families during a Studio Tour tram ride at Universal Studios Hollywood on Saturday, turning a backlot attraction into an unscripted spectacle. The tram came to a sudden stop before the man exited and removed his clothes in view of other guests, with witnesses capturing the incident on video. Security quickly intervened and removed him from the tram, according to footage and eyewitness accounts.
Video Captures Chaotic Moment on the Tram Route
Passenger-shot video shows a naked man on the ground with his hands behind his back while security personnel appear to try to detain him along the Studio Tour route. A rider told Eyewitness News the man seemed to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, rolling on the ground and taunting employees as the tram sat halted.
The passenger estimated that more than 150 people were on board when the man stripped, turning what was supposed to be a Hollywood backlot tour into an uncomfortable live show. After security escorted him away, every guest reportedly received express lane passes, as reported by ABC7 Los Angeles.
What California Law Says About Public Nudity
California criminal law treats public nudity based on intent and context rather than as a blanket crime. Under Penal Code §314, “indecent exposure” is a misdemeanor when a person willfully and lewdly exposes themselves in public, with penalties that can increase for repeat or aggravated offenses. Whether prosecutors move forward often depends on evidence of lewd intent and surrounding circumstances, according to the statute (California Penal Code).
Park Keeps Quiet as Guests Recount the Ride
Passengers told reporters the episode unfolded mid-tour, with the tram stopped along the route as security confronted the man and removed him before the ride continued. Eyewitness News reported that it asked Universal for comment but had not received a response, as reported by ABC7 Los Angeles.
The Studio Tour is one of Universal Studios Hollywood’s signature family attractions and routinely carries large groups of visitors. Episodes like this are disruptive even when no serious injuries are reported, and park officials and local authorities typically review such incidents afterward to determine whether criminal charges or additional safety measures are warranted.
