RIVALS star Bella Maclean has revealed why she won’t be getting her kit off on screen any time soon on the hit TV series.
While the drama hasn’t held back from Bella’s character Agatha ‘Taggie’ O’Hara has steered clear.
Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar UK , the actress revealed she has a strict no-nudity clause in her contract, and let slip which Hollywood A-lister pinched her bum on the red carpet at a glitzy New York premiere.
explained why she insisted on a no-nudity clause in her contract when she first landed the role.
The TV star said: “It was important because of how pure Taggie’s character was. I didn’t want to sexually exploit her, and I didn’t want to do that to myself either.
“That was really important to me, and I think it will stay important to me. There are some things I just want to keep to myself.”
However, Bella stressed that her decision doesn’t mean she judges other actors who choose to strip off on screen, saying nude scenes can sometimes be beautiful.
Bella even joked she’d happily walk around naked if she had co-star Victoria Smurfit’s figure.
She said: “I don’t judge anyone who does it. Sometimes it’s so beautiful. If I had body, I’d probably be walking around naked!”
Bella also praised the show’s for making the cast feel comfortable, acknowledging that actors on other productions aren’t always afforded the same support.
The actress also revealed a cheeky encounter with Hollywood star , who gave her an unexpected pinch on the bum at the premiere in New York.
Emily has a close connection to the hit drama, with her older sister serving as an executive producer.
, who is married to Hollywood actor was also literary agent to the late, whose bestselling novels inspired the series.
Recalling the encounter, Bella said: “I was doing an interview at the Rivals premiere in New York, and she walked past and pinched me on the bum! The Blunts are truly fabulous! They’re sophisticated, chic, intelligent, naughty and hilarious.”
Bella was speaking to Harper’s Bazaar UK ahead of the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards, in partnership with The Platinum Card® by American Express.
The latest issue of Harper’s Bazaar UK is on sale from 6 November.
