'No more': Evangeline Lilly’s stand against Coerced nude scenes on Lost
Evangeline Lilly received an apology from the 'Lost' showrunners following her revelations about feeling coerced into filming nude scenes, standing as a beacon of resilience in the industry.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:25 PM ISTEvangeline Lilly received an apology from the 'Lost' showrunners following her revelations about feeling coerced into filming nude scenes, standing as a beacon of resilience in the industry.
Nearly half a decade ago, Lost star Evangeline Lilly courageously revealed her distressing experiences on the set of the popular TV series. The actress shared her turmoil of feeling 'coerced' into filming nude scenes, an incident that sparked significant conversations about consent and respect in Hollywood.
"'No More': Evangeline Lilly’s Stand Against 'Coerced' Nude Scenes on 'Lost'"
Speaking on The Lost Boys podcast, Lilly opened up about her discomfort, recalling two separate instances in seasons 3 and 4 when she felt "basically cornered" into shooting scenes partially naked. She fought hard for control over these scenes but ultimately felt defeated. Lilly made a valiant stand stating, "'That's it, no more. You can write whatever you want—I won't do it. I will never take my clothes off on this show again,' and I didn't."
A Cry for Dignity: The Aftermath of Lilly's Revelation
In response to Lilly's revelations, Lost showrunners - J.J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof, Jack Bender, and Carlton Cuse - issued a joint apology via Deadline, expressing their profound regret for Lilly's distressing experiences on the set. They emphasized that no person should ever feel unsafe at work. However, as Jezebel reported, at that point, Lilly had yet to respond to their apology.
"No person should ever feel unsafe at work. Period." Their statement, though tardy, emphasized the industry's responsibility in ensuring a safe working environment.
Looking back, Lilly's courageous confession served as an alarm bell, ushering in serious discussions about respect, consent, and safety in Hollywood. Today, we celebrate her resilience and tenacity, recognizing her contribution to effecting significant changes in the industry's approach to sensitive scenes.
Her story is a stark reminder of the need for empathy, understanding, and respect in all workplaces, even the glamour-drenched sets of Hollywood. It is through courageous voices like Evangeline Lilly that we can hope for a future free of coercion and full of respect and dignity for all actors.
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