Olivia Cooke on Filming Sex Scenes: It's Humiliating and Weird.

According to The Sun: The character played by actress Olivia Cooke in the new popular TV show 'Girlfriend' is unafraid to start a relationship with a man she has just met.

However, Olivia admits that she feels 'ashamed' to film such explicit scenes.

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The actress from Oldham shared that she feels sad every time intimate scenes are written into the script and that she feels humiliated during filming.

New Show and Career

She is currently filming a psychological thriller for Amazon Prime Video with Robin Wright, after playing Alicent Hightower in the series 'House of the Dragon' on Sky Atlantic.

Sex scenes are a staple of the plot of the latest project, which is part of the 'Game of Thrones' universe and is rife with direct love relationships and prostitution.

Olivia, who is experiencing a peak in popularity, said: “It’s weird, isn’t it? A strange part of the job. When you see this scene being filmed in the shooting schedule, you think: 'Jesus Christ!' It all started after my thirtieth birthday, and now I’m constantly filming these kinds of scenes.”

“My career feels humiliating for Olivia Cooke at the moment.”

Challenges While Filming

She also mentioned the filming of intimate scenes: “I have a great assistant, Alexandra Bland, who has been with me since 'House of the Dragon'. I trust her, but wearing special intimate clothing is a real problem.”

Olivia shared her difficulties while filming: “It's hard because the clothing sticks and tangles, so it's difficult to put on. Alex asked: 'Do you want me to help you?' I replied: 'Absolutely not!' But on the fourth try, I had to give in.”

“I just lowered my head, and it was so humiliating. But I have to get over it and distract myself.”

Olivia also remembered her childhood, growing up in early social housing and starting acting classes at the Oldham Theatre Workshop, which is known for nurturing stars, at the age of eight.

Personal Life and New Projects

The actress, who appeared in a One Direction video, shared how her career affected her personal life, particularly how she met her current partner, Ralph Davis. They were first seen together in Soho in 2024, initially as friends, and then Olivia shared photos of their vacation on Instagram.

When speaking about the new project, Olivia noted: “It’s again a story similar to the Jeremy Kyle family. It’s pretty clear: The struggle for the son turns into desperate revenge.”

Challenges and Growth

Olivia acknowledged that the attention at a young age slowed her development. She went through phases of 'intrusive thoughts' and obsessive-compulsive disorder, which posed a serious challenge for her.

“I grew up in a broken family and always had the thought: 'Daddy, daddy, love me.'

Today, Olivia proudly states that she has succeeded in her professional career while challenging stereotypes about actors from her social background. “It's unlikely if you come from the lower middle class,” she noted.

Olivia feels proud of her journey: “It’s madness! If my 12-13-year-old self had seen this, she would have been in shock. And maybe a bit sad that I'm not taller.”

The entire explanation from Olivia Cooke underscores how important social aspects and personal experiences can influence an acting career. Her openness about the difficulties of filming and the impact of popularity on personal life makes her story closer and more relatable to viewers. This not only shows the actress's growth in her profession but also highlights how she fights against stereotypes and her fears.