Jessica Alba stands firm in her decision to steer clear of any n^de scenes throughout her acting career, citing a simple yet profound reason – the concern about her grandparents’ perception.
Expressing her stance to Glamour in June 2014, Alba candidly stated, “I don’t want my grandparents to see my b–bs.
That’s it.
It would be weird at Christmas.
And, I mean, really, if you look at the movies I have done, getting n^ked would never ‘elevate’ the picture.”
This isn’t the first time Jessica Alba has vocalized her unwavering position.
In an interview with Scarlet magazine back in February 2010, she asserted, “No, I’ll never do a n^de scene.
I can act s**y and wear s**y clothes but I can’t go n^ked.
I come from a very Catholic family so it wasn’t seen as a good thing to flaunt yourself like that.”
Despite Alba’s resolute refusal to disrobe on screen, there have been instances where her characters were portrayed differently.
In a report by The Daily Mail in 2010, it was revealed that a scene featuring Alba’s character unclothed in Machete (2010) underwent digital alterations to remove her underwear – a fact verified by her spokesperson.
In response to the altered scene, Alba’s publicist conveyed to Entertainment Weekly that, “Jessica has been steadfast in her resolve not to appear n^de in films from the beginning of her career.”
The decision to digitally modify the shower sequence in Machete was a collaborative choice between Alba and Robert Rodriguez to align with the film’s vision while respecting her personal beliefs regarding nudity.
Beyond her familial concerns, Jessica Alba carries another poignant reason for shunning n^de portrayals in the film industry: the pervasive predatory nature of Hollywood.
Reflecting on her teenage years, the Fantastic Four (2005) actress disclosed her past struggles with body image, revealing that she restricted her food intake to appear less feminine and deter unwanted attention from unsettling individuals who made her feel vulnerable and objectified.
Alba’s unwavering stand against n^de scenes not only underscores her respect for family values but also serves as a testament to her resilience
