Actresses and nudity
03-25-04, 12:23 PM
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Actresses and nudity
How come some actresses have clauses in their contracts to not do nudity? I mean, when you think about it, that's really hurting their careers when they do that. Look at Charlize Theron, no problem doing nudity, wins an Oscar, same with Jennifer Connelly, Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Nicole Kidman, Gwenyth Paltrow, Hilary Swank, and Holly Hunter. I think the actresses that state they won't do nudity at all are truly limiting themselves to certain roles. What do you think?
03-25-04, 12:27 PM
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Well, if they don't want to nudity from the get-go I certainly wouldn't hold it against them. It could be for moral/religious reasons, timidity etc. What irks me are the ones who use nudity to get into films and once they have a hit movie drop in the no-nudity clause because they are serious "artists" now and it's beneath them (Shannon Elizabeth for example). Of course the opposite also comes into play where you have to do nudity to get attention since your once strong career is now floundering (Meg Ryan) and you need to do something to get attention back.
Hillary Swank has done nude scenes??? Please advise!
Hillary Swank has done nude scenes??? Please advise!
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03-25-04, 01:07 PM
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In regards to "Boys", apparently the European prints of the film are the full unrated cut of the film. The film here in the states was trimmed of explicit footage, notably during the rape sequence to earn it's R-rating.
03-25-04, 01:13 PM
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Originally posted by Giles
I remember reading that Neve Campbell initiated a 'no-nudity' clause in her contract when Wild Things was to begin filming.
I remember reading that Neve Campbell initiated a 'no-nudity' clause in her contract when Wild Things was to begin filming.
03-25-04, 01:46 PM
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I think the actresses that state they won't do nudity at all are truly limiting themselves to certain roles.
It's a bonus, but not a requirement. Be a conviencing actress first and foremost before you try to just be eye candy. Look at the whole 9 yards. Was that quick nude scene REALLY needed?
03-25-04, 01:51 PM
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Originally posted by Jackskeleton
I haven't seen any role where it was a MUST for the actress to get nude to truly be in character.
I haven't seen any role where it was a MUST for the actress to get nude to truly be in character.
03-25-04, 01:54 PM
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Originally posted by REL77
there are roles in which require nudity... Elizabeth Berkleys role in Showgirls... Roller Girl in Boogie Nights.... There are some roles in which require nudity...
there are roles in which require nudity... Elizabeth Berkleys role in Showgirls... Roller Girl in Boogie Nights.... There are some roles in which require nudity...
and if you're in a Peter Greenaway film it's a given.
03-25-04, 01:55 PM
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Originally posted by Giles
and if you're in a Peter Greenaway film it's a given.
and if you're in a Peter Greenaway film it's a given.
03-25-04, 01:56 PM
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Originally posted by REL77
there are roles in which require nudity... Elizabeth Berkleys role in Showgirls... Roller Girl in Boogie Nights.... There are some roles in which require nudity...
there are roles in which require nudity... Elizabeth Berkleys role in Showgirls... Roller Girl in Boogie Nights.... There are some roles in which require nudity...
Nudity really doesn't limit it. I didn't have to see Roller Girl nude in boogie nights to get the idea that she is a porn star. These are all things that can be worked around. Is it a nice bonus? Yes. Is it a requirement to truely get great roles? No, not really.
03-25-04, 02:43 PM
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Re: Actresses and nudity
Originally posted by PopcornTreeCt
How come some actresses have clauses in their contracts to not do nudity? I mean, when you think about it, that's really hurting their careers when they do that. Look at Charlize Theron, no problem doing nudity, wins an Oscar, same with Jennifer Connelly, Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Nicole Kidman, Gwenyth Paltrow, Hilary Swank, and Holly Hunter. I think the actresses that state they won't do nudity at all are truly limiting themselves to certain roles. What do you think?
How come some actresses have clauses in their contracts to not do nudity? I mean, when you think about it, that's really hurting their careers when they do that. Look at Charlize Theron, no problem doing nudity, wins an Oscar, same with Jennifer Connelly, Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Nicole Kidman, Gwenyth Paltrow, Hilary Swank, and Holly Hunter. I think the actresses that state they won't do nudity at all are truly limiting themselves to certain roles. What do you think?
03-25-04, 02:52 PM
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Hey OP, with your logic, Shannon Tweed should receive a lifetime achievement Oscar.
Last time I checked Julia Roberts is an Oscar winner that never appeared nude in any of her films. Its a well known fact that she had a body double in Pretty Woman.
Hell I find it funny to see how few movie Charlize is NOT nude in. I think Im up to three (3).
Last time I checked Julia Roberts is an Oscar winner that never appeared nude in any of her films. Its a well known fact that she had a body double in Pretty Woman.
Hell I find it funny to see how few movie Charlize is NOT nude in. I think Im up to three (3).
03-25-04, 03:03 PM
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Originally posted by Sierra Disc
Funny, nobody seems to think it's a must for men to have nudity for their careers....
Funny, nobody seems to think it's a must for men to have nudity for their careers....
03-25-04, 03:24 PM
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Originally posted by retihsuhnt
Last time I checked Julia Roberts is an Oscar winner that never appeared nude in any of her films. Its a well known fact that she had a body double in Pretty Woman.
Last time I checked Julia Roberts is an Oscar winner that never appeared nude in any of her films. Its a well known fact that she had a body double in Pretty Woman.
03-25-04, 03:48 PM
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Originally posted by ianholm
Not exactly true. In Pretty Woman if you look through the correct lattice hole when she and Gere are getting it on at the end of the movie, you see a little something perfectly framed!
Not exactly true. In Pretty Woman if you look through the correct lattice hole when she and Gere are getting it on at the end of the movie, you see a little something perfectly framed!