Jennifer Lawrence says she confronted bosses over unapproved crew at nude scenes

Mixed · 2Jennifer Lawrence, the 36-year-old Oscar-winning actress, said she confronted film executives after finding that crew members who had not been approved were on set while she filmed nude scenes. 1 2 Mixed · 2She made the comments on the Call Her Daddy podcast, speaking to host Alex Cooper. 1 2 Mixed · 2Lawrence said she speaks up more now because of her place in the industry, and that she acted because of what could happen to a young, unknown actress: "what on earth is going to happen to an 18-year-old unknown?" 2 1

Mixed · 2She said a less powerful performer in that position might ask whether to speak up and "get a reputation for being difficult", or let people she was not comfortable with see her naked. Lawrence said it was important to her to explain to those involved why this was not acceptable. 1 2 Right · 1The Daily Mail reported that Lawrence did not say which film it was, when it happened or who was involved. 2 Mixed · 2Both outlets note that her private nude photographs were stolen and leaked online in 2014. 2 1

Mixed · 2SAG-AFTRA guidelines say intimate scenes should be on closed sets with only essential cast and crew present. The union also recommends intimacy coordinators, who help actors feel comfortable and see that consent is respected. 1 2 Mixed · 2Lawrence previously said she felt safe filming nude scenes with Robert Pattinson in Die My Love without an intimacy coordinator. The Evening Standard says that remark drew some criticism last year, and that some fans felt she was dismissing the importance of intimacy coordinators. 1 2 Right · 1The Daily Mail adds background on Red Sparrow (2018), her first on-screen nude scenes, which she said frightened her but let her "get something back that was taken from me". 2