One has to admit that Hollywood has been somewhat obsessed with nudity for a very long time. Nevertheless, the whole talk has changed. It is no longer “Will they or won’t they?” but “Are they allowed to do that?” More and more stars are setting their boundary line concerning on-screen nudity in one place, and thus, they are positively affecting the whole industry. These actors, who find their family values, put their religion first, and feel comfortable enough not to be naked, are proof that you do not need to be nude and still can be a powerhouse on-screen. Check out the 10 actors who have drawn a line, and why their decisions mean more than ever.
10. Marisa Abela
Along with the Industry and Back to Black films, Marisa Abela has been upfront about how her point of view has changed. In her initial phase, she would have loved the off-screen nudity. But when one picture of her naked body started circulating in tabloids, she realized how vulnerable she was. Knocked down by thyroid cancer and still fighting, she gained more clarity and decided to look after her peace and well-being first. She considered it as, “I might have been made to do stuff I didn’t want to, but it was never my feeling.”
9. Zendaya
Actually, on Euphoria, the whole concept of nudity is just another character in the show, with Rue being the only one who doesn’t indulge in it. Zendaya has said that she thinks of the rumors about the no-nudity clauses in her contracts as nothing but flammable gossip. Her fans love her for that, as it points out that amid such a hectic TV life, an actor’s set of personal rules is kept.
8. Kristen Bell
Kristen Bell will not go completely naked for a part. She is okay with PG-13 scenes like the one in House of Lies, where she takes off her lingerie, but will not show her full frontal nudity. Her response to that? “Over my dead body!”
7. Isla Fisher
With the help of her own comedic skills, Fisher has also limited herself to PG works. In Wedding Crashers, she had a stunt double for the filming of the explicit scenes, and she has never hesitated to say that she wanted to keep silent about it in the movies. It’s more of a deal with her to be able to keep the spirit of the joke and feel at ease while doing it.
6. Ricky Gervais
The comedian has no qualms going over the top with language, but when it comes to nudity, he’s out. Gervais cracked that if it ever came up, he’d use a body double because, as he joked, “No one wants to see that anyway.”
5. Mandy Moore
Mandy Moore is different in the way that she has never gone naked or stripped for the camera. She has mentioned that the idea of strangers seeing her naked is something that really annoys her. Despite her refusals, her career has still gone on just fine, which is basically a confirmation that you do not have to give up your principles to still make it to the top.
4. Neal McDonough
McDonough is known as someone who is very hard to accommodate: no kissing, no nudity. In the end, this led to several roles he could not take, but he never lost his resolve. The whole thing is about respect for his wife and family, for McDonough, and it is something that never stopped him from having a very long and successful career.
3. Mahershala Ali
Ali’s religion is the first thing he considers when making a decision. As a devout Muslim, he has asked that certain scenes be altered so that they are in agreement with his religious convictions. He once mentioned that the only reason he took part in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was that the scene had been rewritten to not go over the line. His position? It refers to the utmost respect for his religion as well as for himself.
2. Megan Fox
Fox, notwithstanding early typecasting in the industry, has always been strong in her limits. Currently, her biggest drive is her children; she doesn’t want them to grow up and see her in movies that she wouldn’t be willing to show them. The family always goes first.
1. Samuel L. Jackson
Jackson has never gone for the full-frontal option and doesn’t plan to go there, even though he has appeared in more than 150 films. He also used to joke about employing a “double” for such a case. For him, it is about staying private, practical, and keeping up with the Joneses.
Intimacy coordinators have become the norm on many sets lately, going from Bridgerton to Euphoria, among others. They are there to prepare the actors for love scenes, talk about boundaries, and make sure that everyone is feeling okay. One of their mottos is “No surprises”. It is a big step in the direction of respect in Hollywood. These are the actors who have the bravery that comes with setting their own boundaries. Be it faith, family, or just personal comfort, they are one of the new faces of stardom. And the bigger lesson? You don’t have to be naked to have an unforgettable performance.