In a recent interview with The Sydney Morning Herald, renowned actress Anna Kendrick candidly shared her perspective on why she opts out of filming n^de scenes while being open to portraying intimate moments on screen.
The 34-year-old star of Pitch Perfect, currently starring in the HBO Max series Love Life, emphasized her reluctance towards n^dty in her acting career.
Kendrick expressed her comfort with simulated s** scenes that serve the character’s development but highlighted her personal boundary when it comes to revealing her body on screen.
Addressing the topic, Kendrick stated, “My personal feelings on nudity – that I’m not really interested in n^dty for me – stayed the same.
I’ve never had a problem with simulated s** scenes – that feels like it’s about the character, whereas I only get one body, so n^dty is more about me.”
Love Life, the exclusive TV series featuring Kendrick, delves into her character’s romantic escapades, necessitating intimate scenes throughout the episodes.
Reflecting on this aspect of the show, she remarked on the uniqueness of repeatedly engaging in intimate scenes with different co-stars.
As filming commenced, Kendrick acknowledged the peculiar nature of swiftly developing chemistry with new cast members, knowing that they would soon portray intimate scenarios together.
She humorously noted, “It was definitely weird to know that we were going to meet and within a week we were going to be in bed pretending to have s**!”
In response to evolving industry practices, film and television productions have introduced “intimacy coordinators” to orchestrate simulated intimate sequences professionally.
These coordinators strive to create a secure and supportive environment for actors during such vulnerable scenes.
Moreover, actors frequently negotiate clauses in their contracts enabling them to decline n^de scenes, ensuring their personal boundaries are respected.
Body doubles have also been utilized in instances where actors opt out of exposing themselves on camera.
Notably, Emilia Clarke, renowned for her role in Game of Thrones, recently disclosed feeling pressured to partake in n^de scenes on the acclaimed HBO series.
This revelation sheds light on the prevalent challenges actors encounter regarding on-screen nudity.
Anna Kendrick rose to prominence with her role in the Twilight saga and garnered critical acclaim, including an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress in Up in the Air (2009).
Leading the successful Pitch Perfect franchise and lending her voice to
