From the wizarding world to Westeros, some of Hollywood's biggest stars are rewriting the rules - starting with Emma Watson, who proved that leaving Hermione behind didn't require leaving her principles behind.
10. Emma Watson
Emma Watson has made it clear that she won’t shed her on-screen clothing just to distance herself from her iconic role as Hermione in the Harry Potter series. She expressed pride in her character and refuses to do anything shocking simply to redefine her career.
9. Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff has committed to never taking on roles that require nudity, believing she shouldn’t have to undress to move her career forward. She stated, “If I’m in a movie, I want it to be me—I don’t want to take my top off.”
8. Keira Knightley
Since becoming a mother, Keira Knightley avoids explicit scenes, particularly with male directors. She criticizes the unnecessary use of nudity just to make a character “look sexy” and rejects roles that rely on what she calls the “male gaze.”
But the plot thickens... The stands taken by stars of hit shows are even more striking.
7. Mandy Moore
Mandy Moore revealed that even though it appeared otherwise, she used a body double for a swimming scene in Chasing Liberty. Known for her modesty, Moore personally selected a stand-in willing to film the nude scene in a Prague river.
6. Blake Lively
Blake Lively has no plans to appear nude in any project, feeling that such scenes distract from the storyline. She explained, “It’s just never felt right for me.”
5. Megan Fox
Megan Fox deliberately avoids roles requiring nudity, even if it means turning down promising projects. As a mother, she doesn’t want her sons to one day see her in scenes she’s not comfortable with.
But the biggest revelations are yet to come.
4. Sarah Jessica Parker
Despite starring in the famously bold Sex and the City, Sarah Jessica Parker has always refused to film explicit scenes. Her contract included a no-nudity clause, as she maintains a firm stance against appearing nude on screen.
3. Julia Roberts
After becoming a mother, Julia Roberts became highly selective about her roles, especially those involving intimacy. She prefers to keep such scenes subdued, noting that being a mom of three shapes her choices.
2. Lena Headey
Lena Headey famously used a body double for Cersei’s Walk of Shame in Game of Thrones. She felt that shooting nude for three days would leave her angry and emotionally drained—something that didn’t align with her role as an actor and a mother.
Think that's revealing? The next choices are even more surprising.
1. Penn Badgley
Penn Badgley openly shared that he no longer films romantic or intimate scenes out of respect for his marriage. He stated that loyalty matters deeply to him, leading him to avoid roles that conflict with his personal values.
As these stars continue to succeed while setting firm boundaries, it makes you wonder: in an industry where "everything goes," could saying "no" actually be the new power move?