July 21st 2024.
A talented actress has recently opened up about her uncomfortable experiences while filming sex scenes as a teenager. Samantha Morton, now 46 years old, was just 16 when she played the role of Tracy, a sex worker, in the popular TV series Band of Gold back in 1995.
The crime drama, written by Kay Mellor, followed the lives of a group of sex workers in Bradford's red-light district. Alongside Samantha, the show featured other notable actresses such as Geraldine James, Cathy Tyson, and Barbara Dickson. Samantha's character, Tracy, was a 15-year-old runaway who was forced to turn to sex work in order to survive.
Despite her young age, Samantha's character was involved in many explicit scenes, which made her feel uncomfortable and vulnerable. In an interview with The Times, Samantha shared that directors would often ask her to expose herself on camera, and she would refuse. This led to her being labeled as "difficult" on set.
Despite facing these challenges, Samantha continued to pursue her acting career and went on to star in many successful films and TV shows such as Emma, Jane Eyre, and The Walking Dead. However, her experiences as a teenager filming Band of Gold have stayed with her and have shaped her views on nudity and sex scenes in the industry.
Reflecting on her journey from Nottingham to Hollywood, Samantha admits that it wasn't easy. She had been working since the age of 12 and was suddenly thrown into the spotlight at just 16 years old. She also shared that her difficult upbringing, with her mother in an abusive relationship and her father an alcoholic, had a significant impact on her mental health.
At the age of 13, Samantha reported being sexually abused in a children's home, but unfortunately, nothing was done about it. A year later, she was given a criminal record for threatening another girl. Despite these challenges, acting became her escape, and she moved to London at 16 to pursue more opportunities in the industry.
In 2020, Samantha spoke about feeling vulnerable and overwhelmed while filming the explicit scenes on Band of Gold. She would often end up in tears in her trailer, feeling like she had to do whatever was asked of her to prove herself as a tough actress from a rough background. However, she also shared that times have changed, and she believes that a director asking her to expose herself on set would not be tolerated in today's industry.
Band of Gold is now streaming on ITVX, and Samantha's powerful performance continues to captivate audiences. Despite the challenges she faced, Samantha has become a successful and respected actress, currently starring in The Serpent Queen. The Agency has reached out to ITV for comment on Samantha's experiences, but regardless, her bravery and talent continue to inspire and pave the way for change in the industry.
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