Jessica Alba stands firm in her decision to steer clear of any n^de scenes throughout her career, driven by a straightforward and relatable concern: what would her grandparents think?
Expressing her viewpoint in an interview with Glamour back 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 conviction is not new for Alba, as she previously conveyed a similar sentiment to Scarlet magazine in February 2010, asserting, “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 her unwavering stance on nudity, there have been instances where Alba’s characters have bared it all on screen.
In Machete (2010), a scene featuring her character in the n^de underwent digital alterations as reported by The Daily Mail in 2010, which involved removing her underwear – a detail confirmed by her representative.
In response to the altered scene, Alba’s publicist addressed the matter in a statement to Entertainment Weekly, highlighting her long-standing commitment to avoiding n^de portrayals in films.
The decision to digitally edit the shower scene in Machete was a collaborative one between Alba and Robert Rodriguez, aligning with both their artistic vision for the film and her personal beliefs regarding nudity.
Aside from her personal reservations, Alba has a poignant reason for shunning on-screen nudity: the predatory nature of Hollywood.
Reflecting on her teenage years, the Fantastic Four (2005) star revealed how she restricted her diet to diminish her feminine features, aiming to deflect unwanted attention from unsettling individuals who made her feel vulnerable.
In her own words, “I stopped eating a lot when I became an actress.
I made myself look more like a boy so I wouldn’t get as much attention.”
