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Bella Maclean says she added a no-nudity clause to her Rivals contract
Actor Bella Maclean negotiated a no-nudity clause before playing Taggie in Disney+ drama Rivals.
She said she wanted to protect both herself and Taggie, whose character she described as pure, from sexual exploitation.
The series is set in the world of independent television in 1986 and follows a rivalry between TV mogul Lord Tony Baddingham and journalist Declan O’Hara.
Maclean said she does not judge cast members who appear nude and praised the show’s intimacy coordinators.
She also said the cast can refuse directors’ requests and be heard.
Rivals is adapted from Jilly Cooper’s Rutshire Chronicles novels, and Maclean said Cooper’s spirit remains part of the show.
The second season returns to Disney+ on November 11.
Bella Maclean says she insisted on a no-nudity clause in her contract before appearing in the Disney+ drama Rivals.
She said she wanted to protect herself and her character, Taggie, from sexual exploitation.
Maclean said Taggie’s character was important to her and that some things she wanted to keep private.
She said she does not judge cast members who take their clothes off and praised the show’s intimacy coordinators.
Rivals season two is due to return to Disney+ on November 11.
- Who
- Bella Maclean, who plays Taggie O’Hara in Rivals.
- What
- She says she negotiated a no-nudity clause into her contract.
- When
- Before appearing in the show; she discussed it in an interview published on November 4, 2026.
- Where
- The Disney+ drama Rivals.
- Why
- She said she did not want to sexually exploit Taggie or herself.
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Maclean insisted on a no-nudity clause in her contract.
Articles reported her comments about the clause and her interview with Harper’s Bazaar.
Rivals season two is due to return to Disney+.
- Actor
- Bella Maclean
- Character
- Taggie O’Hara
- Show
- Rivals
- Platform
- Disney+
- Season two return
- November 11
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What people are saying
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.
There are some things I just want to keep to myself.
I don’t judge anyone who does it. Sometimes it’s so beautiful.
We’re all good friends who can just say no to the directors and they’ll listen.