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“It's never been integral to the story that I take my clothes off. I've always had clauses in my contracts saying no nudity and no body doubles... I admire actresses who can do it without feeling exploited. As long as it's their own free will, I think it's great. It's not a moral judgement, I've…” quote by Sarah Jessica Parker
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“It's never been integral to the story that I take my clothes off. I've always had clauses in my contracts saying no nudity and no body doubles... I admire actresses who can do it without feeling exploited. As long as it's their own free will, I think it's great. It's not a moral judgement, I've just never felt comfortable doing it - I'm too modest.”

Sarah Jessica Parker

About This Quote

Source Interview: Vanity Fair, 2018

She respects nudity when consensual and non-exploitative, but personal modesty guides her choices.

In simple terms: Consent and comfort matter in intimate scenes.

Key Takeaway

Respect personal boundaries and consent.

Themes

film body autonomy consent

Mood

thoughtful cautious

Type

ethical professional

When to use this quote

  • acting auditions
  • contract negotiations
  • directorial discussions
  • personal boundaries

Key Concepts

ethical portrayal personal values

Questions to Reflect On

  • When did you feel pressure to compromise?
  • How can productions ensure genuine consent?
A Different Perspective

Industry pressure may still push actors into uncomfortable roles.

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