Amanda Seyfried recently shared her discomfort with frequent sex scenes, highlighting concerns shared by several Hollywood actresses. During a conversation at the Hamptons International Film Festival with Alec Baldwin, Seyfried spoke about rejecting a television series due to its intimate scenes. As she ages, she finds such scenes increasingly uncomfortable.
“I passed on a show where I would have to have sex all the time because of the sex,” Seyfried noted, as People Magazine reported. Her decision aligns with sentiments expressed by Gina Gershon, who refused a starring role in the film “Friday the 13th Part 2” due to required nudity.
In the past, Seyfried admitted feeling pressured to perform intimate scenes as a young actress. At 19, she participated in uncomfortable scenes, fearing job loss. Becoming a mother has significantly altered her perspective. Seyfried now sets clearer boundaries in both her professional and personal life.
Other actresses have experienced similar pressures. Christina Ricci recounted being threatened with legal action for refusing an intimate scene. Keira Knightley introduced no-nudity clauses in her contracts after becoming a mother, gaining more control over such scenes.
Sydney Sweeney, known for “Euphoria,” chose not to reduce nudity in the show’s third season, believing it essential for her character. Concerns about such scenes have prompted calls for better protections. Jessica Steinrock, an intimacy coordinator, emphasized that coordinators help ensure safety and consent for intimate scenes.
An intimacy coordinator is there to provide safety and framework for scenes of intimacy, including simulated sex and nudity.
SAG-AFTRA guidelines require performers to receive advance notice of nudity or simulated sex, with producers typically providing written nudity riders 48 hours before filming. Additionally, a collective bargaining agreement covering intimacy coordinators was established in 2025.
Seyfried, who has two children with actor Thomas Sadoski, reflects on her career choices with her children’s awareness in mind. She stated, “I have to be less of a pushover.” This sentiment reflects a broader shift in Hollywood regarding performers’ rights and agency over their roles.
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