Amanda Seyfried says she has become more selective about intimate scenes, revealing that she recently passed on a television project because it would have required her to film sex scenes frequently.
Variety reported on October 13 that Seyfried discussed the decision during a conversation with Alec Baldwin at the Hamptons International Film Festival. The Oscar-nominated actor explained that she currently does not want to be naked with a stranger for a role and is comfortable setting that boundary.
Seyfried explains her changing approach to acting
Seyfried said the realities of acting can feel different as performers get older, particularly when a role requires them to create romantic intimacy with someone they do not know personally. She indicated that her position could change in the future but that, for now, she is choosing projects that fit her comfort level.
The comments offer a candid look at how established actors can reassess the kinds of scenes and roles they are willing to accept at different stages of their careers.
A career spanning comedy, drama and musicals
Seyfried’s filmography includes Mean Girls, Mamma Mia!, Les Misérables and Mank, which earned her an Academy Award nomination. She has also received acclaim for television work, including her Emmy-winning performance in The Dropout.
Her latest remarks come during another busy period professionally, with Seyfried continuing to move between film and television projects while speaking more openly about the choices she makes around work and family life.
Rather than presenting the decision as a permanent rule, Seyfried framed it as a boundary that reflects how she feels now — and one she is prepared to maintain when considering future offers.
Source: Variety, October 13, 2026.