Actress Gemma Arterton reveals battle with director over sex scene

Gemma Arterton speaks out

Actress Gemma Arterton has opened up about a challenging experience on set, where she had to stand her ground against a top director who tried to pressure her into filming a sex scene. The former Bond Girl, 38, shared how the director attempted to change the script last-minute, telling her, "You're going to sh*g on the bed."

Standing firm

Gemma Arterton had originally signed on to the project with the understanding that the intimate scene would be implied rather than shown on screen. When faced with pressure on the day of filming, she refused to proceed as planned. The actress recalled, "I don't care if you think I'm difficult, but I only felt like I could say that because I was older."

A changing industry

The star highlighted the importance of intimacy coordinators in today's film industry, emphasizing that actors now have the support to set boundaries and ensure their comfort on set. Gemma noted that earlier in her career, nudity was often expected without question, but she now selects roles that align with her values and interests.

Empowered choices

Gemma Arterton, known for her roles in various films including Quantum of Solace alongside Daniel Craig, expressed how success has enabled her to choose roles that are fulfilling and allow her to showcase her acting skills without compromising her comfort.