In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Reese Witherspoon shared her experience filming a sex scene in the 1996 film Fear. At 19 years old, Witherspoon had to film the scene on a rollercoaster with co-star Mark Wahlberg. Although she requested a stunt double for certain shots, she felt she had little control over the scene.
The Impact on Witherspoon’s Career and Advocacy for Women
The challenging experience on set didn’t deter Witherspoon from pursuing her goals. Instead, it helped shape her into an advocate for women’s empowerment in the entertainment industry. Witherspoon emphasized the importance of respecting women and giving them a voice in the creative process.
Fear’s Storyline and Witherspoon’s Resilience
Fear follows the story of Nicole, played by Witherspoon, who falls in love with David, portrayed by Wahlberg. Their relationship takes a dark turn when David’s possessive nature emerges. Despite the difficulties faced during the filming, Witherspoon stated that the experience was formative and contributed to her desire to bring change to the industry.
Creating Change through Hello Sunshine
With her production company, Hello Sunshine, Witherspoon has been actively involved in projects focused on female leads. Through successful productions like Big Little Lies, Gone Girl, and Wild, she has aimed to provide more opportunities for women’s stories to be told from a female perspective.
Future Projects and Advocacy for Light-hearted Content
Witherspoon shared her excitement about her upcoming projects, including starring opposite Ashton Kutcher in Your Place or Mine and her involvement in You’re Cordially Invited with Will Ferrell. She emphasized the importance of creating movies and TV shows that offer humor and positivity, recognizing the audience’s need for entertainment that provides a break from overwhelming emotions.
Reese Witherspoon‘s candid discussion about her past experience on the set of Fear highlights the need for greater control and respect for actresses in intimate scenes. Her determination to advocate for women’s voices and her commitment to creating empowering and lighthearted content through Hello Sunshine demonstrate her ongoing efforts to bring about positive change in the entertainment industry.