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Amanda Seyfried says she passed on a show with frequent sex scenes
Amanda Seyfried said she turned down a starring role in a new show because it would have required frequent sex scenes.
She spoke at a panel at the Hamptons International Film Festival in East Hampton, New York.
Seyfried said she is uncomfortable filming such scenes and does not want to be naked with a stranger right now.
She said the scenes used to feel like a normal part of acting, but her view has changed as she has grown older.
She also said her two children pay attention to her work.
Her comments explain why she chose not to take this particular role, though she said her feelings could change later.
Amanda Seyfried said she passed on a starring role in a new show because it would require frequent sex scenes.
She said she is uncomfortable filming such scenes and is not interested in doing them right now.
Seyfried made the comments during a panel hosted by Alec Baldwin at the Hamptons International Film Festival.
She said her perspective has changed since having children and as she has gotten older.
She said she might feel differently if the project came along at a later time.
- Who
- Amanda Seyfried, an actress.
- What
- She said she passed on a starring role in a show because it required frequent sex scenes.
- When
- She spoke at a panel on Oct. 4. The article was published Oct. 12, 2026.
- Where
- At the Hamptons International Film Festival in East Hampton, New York.
- Why
- She said she was uncomfortable with the scenes and was not interested in filming them right now.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I passed on a show where I would have to have sex all the time because of the sex.
I don’t wanna do it. I’m uncomfortable with it. I’m not into it right now.
I have kids now who are paying attention to what I do.
As I get older, it gets weirder,
Seyfried said sex scenes used to be “a non-thing” for her.
Seyfried discussed passing on a show during a panel at the Hamptons International Film Festival.
Page Six published its report on Seyfried’s comments.
- Role
- Starring role in a new show
- Reason for passing
- Frequent sex scenes
- Panel
- Hamptons International Film Festival
- Panel location
- East Hampton, New York
- Panel date
- Oct. 4











