Jesse Williams: Secret nude photos cause trouble

Actor Jesse Williams
Secret nude recording of “Grey’s Anatomy” star: The industry is angry

The American actors’ association “Actors’ Equity Association” has criticized the scandal surrounding the nude photos of “Grey’s Anatomy” star Jesse Williams in clear words: “We strongly condemn the fact that photos and videos of our members are taken and distributed during a nude scene will be,” said a statement. “As actors, we regularly agree to being vulnerable on stage to tell difficult and challenging stories. That doesn’t mean we agree that those vulnerable moments are widely shared by anyone who feels they need a recording device infiltrating theatres,” shared Kate Shindle, the association’s chair.

Williams is currently starring in the play Take Me Out on New York’s Broadway. In it he plays a homosexual baseball player and in one scene he is completely naked on stage. Secret video footage of the nude scene was released on Twitter on Monday. Screenshots from it immediately circulated on the internet. This publication is sexual harassment and a terrifying trust book, judges Shindle.

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Audiences are told before each performance that cell phones are not allowed in the theater, the play’s theatrical production company points out. She was also shocked on Instagram: “Taking naked pictures of someone without their consent is really disgusting and can have serious legal consequences,” it said.

Williams himself has been silent on this so far. For the former series star, the role in “Take Me Out” is the first theatrical engagement, Speaking of the nude scenes, he recently said relaxed: “It’s just a body. When you experience it, you realize that it’s just a body. ” By the way: On Monday he was nominated for a Tony Award for his acting performance – a great honor for a theater newcomer.

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