#10: Jessica Brown Findlay

 

“Albatross” (2011) This English actress broke out as Lady Sybil Crawley on “Downton Abbey” before making her feature debut in 2011’s “Albatross.” Being her first film, Brown wasn’t sure if she should make objections. She thus went along with a topless scene, not realizing that she could say no. At the time, Brown thought she “was going to be shot from behind,” feeling naive in retrospect. Brown would bare all again the following year in “Labyrinth,” feeling more comfortable on that show’s set. Discussing nude scenes in 2013, though, Brown stated, “It’s not something I would do again.” While Brown has since taken her clothes off in shows like “Harlots” and “Brave New World,” her first experience with onscreen nudity isn’t without some qualms.

#9: Emily Blunt

 

“My Summer of Love” (2004) “My Summer of Love” introduced Emily Blunt to cinema with her mainstream breakthrough just around the corner. Discussing her early career about twelve years later, Blunt said there are some things she did at age 22 that she wouldn’t do now, namely in the skin department. Blunt told The Telegraph that she’s “not so keen on doing nudity,” feeling that it wasn’t “necessary most of the time.” This was reflected a year earlier when Blunt starred in “Sicario.” The crime thriller originally called for Blunt to strip down again. Blunt protested against this, bluntly saying that her “tits didn’t agree with it.” Co-star Benicio del Toro agreed that nudity wasn’t essential to the scene, and director Denis Villeneuve honored Blunt’s wishes.

#8: Natalie Portman

“Goya’s Ghosts” (2006) & “Hotel Chevalier” (2007) During her mid-20s, Natalie Portman appeared in back-to-back projects that required nudity: the period drama “Goya’s Ghosts” and the Wes Anderson short film “Hotel Chevalier.” For Portman, being naked wasn’t so much the problem. Her issue was how the public responded to the nudity. With “Goya’s Ghosts,” Portman felt the nudity was “meant to be a dramatic scene and part of a story.” So, when screenshots of her wound up on adult websites, should couldn’t help but feel “angry,” although she realized this was probably “inevitable.” As for “Hotel Chevalier,” Portman was “depressed” that half of the reviews focused on the nudity. “Regret” might not be the exact word that Portman would use, but these experiences drove her to forgo graphic nudity moving forward.

#7: Ben Stiller

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“Along Came Polly” (2004) Through his relationship with the eccentric Polly, Ben Stiller’s tightly wound Reuben finally feels comfortable cutting a little loose. So comfortable that this rom-com ends with the happy couple walking into the sunset… with Reuben presenting his rear-end to the world. Heading out of the theater, some wondered if Stiller used a body double. He didn’t, although Stiller didn’t even realize that was an option upon filming. According to Stiller, “no one had bothered to tell” him about the alternative. Stiller and director John Hamburg agreed that the scene would be cut “if it didn’t get a laugh.” Apparently, it did, but if Stiller could go back in time, chances are he’d tell his younger self about the services body doubles can provide.

#6: Jamie Dornan & Dakota Johnson

 

“Fifty Shades” franchise (2015-18) Johnson and Dornan may be grateful for how the “Fifty Shades” trilogy helped elevate their careers, but that doesn’t mean they look back at the franchise with the fondest memories. While Dornan refused to go full frontal, he still had to shed some skin. It wasn’t the most pleasant experience, although Dornan confessed that he felt “awkward and exposed” whenever he was “in any way naked.” Johnson had an even more revealing role as Anastasia Steele. Despite having a self-aware sense of humor about showing it all, Johnson acknowledged that the satisfaction on screen didn’t reflect the atmosphere on set. Rather, Johnson said, “It was just sweaty and not very comfortable.” As for what Johnson’s parents think, they still haven’t seen the films.

#5: Mary-Louise Parker

 

“Weeds” (2005-12) Prior to playing Nancy Botwin, Mary-Louise Parker had accepted other risque roles in “Grand Canyon,” “The Five Senses,” and “Angels in America,” among others. As Nancy, Parker would take it off on more than one occasion. A particular scene rubbed her the wrong way, however. Toward the end of “Weeds” Season 4, Nancy soaks in a bathtub while confiding in Andy. Parker argued that nudity wasn’t mandatory for this moment, dreading how the internet would respond. Director Craig Zisk and co-executive producer Roberto Benabib disagreed, feeling it emphasized the character’s vulnerability at this point. Parker ultimately went through with the scene, but walked away feeling “bitter.” She didn’t feel any better with time, saying, “I wish I hadn’t done that. I was goaded into it.”

#4: Helen Mirren

Various Ever since starring in 1969’s “Age of Consent,” nudity has been a prominent staple of Helen Mirren’s illustrious filmography. From “Caligula” in 1979, to “Hussy” in 1980, to “The Passion of Ayn Rand” in 1999, to “Calendar Girls” in 2003, to “Love Ranch” in 2010, rarely has a decade gone by without seeing Mirren naked on screen at least once. As such, one would assume that Mirren has no issues with being unclad. On the contrary, Mirren has expressed her hatred of nudity on multiple occasions, saying that almost every intimate scene made her feel “incredibly embarrassed and awkward.” She singled out “Caligula” as an exception because “everyone was naked in that.” As of 2015, Mirren has retired from being naked in film.

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#10: Jessica Brown Findlay

 

“Albatross” (2011) This English actress broke out as Lady Sybil Crawley on “Downton Abbey” before making her feature debut in 2011’s “Albatross.” Being her first film, Brown wasn’t sure if she should make objections. She thus went along with a topless scene, not realizing that she could say no. At the time, Brown thought she “was going to be shot from behind,” feeling naive in retrospect. Brown would bare all again the following year in “Labyrinth,” feeling more comfortable on that show’s set. Discussing nude scenes in 2013, though, Brown stated, “It’s not something I would do again.” While Brown has since taken her clothes off in shows like “Harlots” and “Brave New World,” her first experience with onscreen nudity isn’t without some qualms.

#9: Emily Blunt

 

“My Summer of Love” (2004) “My Summer of Love” introduced Emily Blunt to cinema with her mainstream breakthrough just around the corner. Discussing her early career about twelve years later, Blunt said there are some things she did at age 22 that she wouldn’t do now, namely in the skin department. Blunt told The Telegraph that she’s “not so keen on doing nudity,” feeling that it wasn’t “necessary most of the time.” This was reflected a year earlier when Blunt starred in “Sicario.” The crime thriller originally called for Blunt to strip down again. Blunt protested against this, bluntly saying that her “tits didn’t agree with it.” Co-star Benicio del Toro agreed that nudity wasn’t essential to the scene, and director Denis Villeneuve honored Blunt’s wishes.

#8: Natalie Portman

“Goya’s Ghosts” (2006) & “Hotel Chevalier” (2007) During her mid-20s, Natalie Portman appeared in back-to-back projects that required nudity: the period drama “Goya’s Ghosts” and the Wes Anderson short film “Hotel Chevalier.” For Portman, being naked wasn’t so much the problem. Her issue was how the public responded to the nudity. With “Goya’s Ghosts,” Portman felt the nudity was “meant to be a dramatic scene and part of a story.” So, when screenshots of her wound up on adult websites, should couldn’t help but feel “angry,” although she realized this was probably “inevitable.” As for “Hotel Chevalier,” Portman was “depressed” that half of the reviews focused on the nudity. “Regret” might not be the exact word that Portman would use, but these experiences drove her to forgo graphic nudity moving forward.

#7: Ben Stiller

 

“Along Came Polly” (2004) Through his relationship with the eccentric Polly, Ben Stiller’s tightly wound Reuben finally feels comfortable cutting a little loose. So comfortable that this rom-com ends with the happy couple walking into the sunset… with Reuben presenting his rear-end to the world. Heading out of the theater, some wondered if Stiller used a body double. He didn’t, although Stiller didn’t even realize that was an option upon filming. According to Stiller, “no one had bothered to tell” him about the alternative. Stiller and director John Hamburg agreed that the scene would be cut “if it didn’t get a laugh.” Apparently, it did, but if Stiller could go back in time, chances are he’d tell his younger self about the services body doubles can provide.

#6: Jamie Dornan & Dakota Johnson

 

“Fifty Shades” franchise (2015-18) Johnson and Dornan may be grateful for how the “Fifty Shades” trilogy helped elevate their careers, but that doesn’t mean they look back at the franchise with the fondest memories. While Dornan refused to go full frontal, he still had to shed some skin. It wasn’t the most pleasant experience, although Dornan confessed that he felt “awkward and exposed” whenever he was “in any way naked.” Johnson had an even more revealing role as Anastasia Steele. Despite having a self-aware sense of humor about showing it all, Johnson acknowledged that the satisfaction on screen didn’t reflect the atmosphere on set. Rather, Johnson said, “It was just sweaty and not very comfortable.” As for what Johnson’s parents think, they still haven’t seen the films.

#5: Mary-Louise Parker

 

“Weeds” (2005-12) Prior to playing Nancy Botwin, Mary-Louise Parker had accepted other risque roles in “Grand Canyon,” “The Five Senses,” and “Angels in America,” among others. As Nancy, Parker would take it off on more than one occasion. A particular scene rubbed her the wrong way, however. Toward the end of “Weeds” Season 4, Nancy soaks in a bathtub while confiding in Andy. Parker argued that nudity wasn’t mandatory for this moment, dreading how the internet would respond. Director Craig Zisk and co-executive producer Roberto Benabib disagreed, feeling it emphasized the character’s vulnerability at this point. Parker ultimately went through with the scene, but walked away feeling “bitter.” She didn’t feel any better with time, saying, “I wish I hadn’t done that. I was goaded into it.”

#4: Helen Mirren

Various Ever since starring in 1969’s “Age of Consent,” nudity has been a prominent staple of Helen Mirren’s illustrious filmography. From “Caligula” in 1979, to “Hussy” in 1980, to “The Passion of Ayn Rand” in 1999, to “Calendar Girls” in 2003, to “Love Ranch” in 2010, rarely has a decade gone by without seeing Mirren naked on screen at least once. As such, one would assume that Mirren has no issues with being unclad. On the contrary, Mirren has expressed her hatred of nudity on multiple occasions, saying that almost every intimate scene made her feel “incredibly embarrassed and awkward.” She singled out “Caligula” as an exception because “everyone was naked in that.” As of 2015, Mirren has retired from being naked in film.

#3: Sharon Stone

“Basic Instinct” (1992) Ironically, Sharon Stone’s most iconic scene is the one that ignited the most hostility. You know the one we’re talking about. Compared to some other moments in this erotic thriller, Stone’s leg-crossing arguably isn’t that graphic. It was how this scene came to fruition that infuriated Stone. Director Paul Verhoeven allegedly asked Stone to remove her white underwear, claiming it was causing a lighting problem. Stone didn’t realize until a test screening that her crotch had been captured on film. Feeling that Verhoeven had tricked her, Stone slapped him before storming out. Stone eventually came to accept the scene and Verhoeven’s decision. When Stone lost custody of her son in 2004, though, she felt the judge was being biased because of racy scenes like this.

#2: Kate Winslet

 

“Titanic” (1997) Kate Winslet is another actress who has disrobed for the sake of art time after time. The Oscar winner is generally comfortable with nudity… that is except for one infamous scene. Winslet felt that she had something to prove when she was cast in “Titanic” at age 20. Years later, Winslet wishes that she had shown less flesh as Rose. Winslet is especially uneasy when fans present her with nude images of Rose, asking for her signature. She’s all for autographs, but Winslet draws the line at signing that. If “Titanic” wasn’t such a phenomenon, Winslet would probably view this as another nude scene. Since it might be the most widely seen instance of nudity in cinematic history, though, we imagine there’d be some baggage.

#1: Maria Schneider

“Last Tango in Paris” (1972) At age 19, this French actress landed a leading role opposite Marlon Brando in an erotic drama from director Bernardo Bertolucci. While Maria Schneider had no misgivings about nudity going into the picture, she’d soon swear off ever working naked again. This is partly due to a controversial scene where Brando’s character assaults Schneider’s. The moment was sprung upon Schneider shortly before filming, leaving her feeling “humiliated” and crying “real tears.” The shoot took a toll on Schneider’s mental health, nearly driving her to end her life multiple times. Outside of the trauma, Schneider felt “Last Tango in Paris” turned her into a sex symbol when she wanted to be taken seriously. Thus, Schneider’s breakthrough role would also mark a few lasts.