‘I Dreaded That Scene For Weeks’: Jessica Alba Gets Real About Stripping Down In Fantastic Four

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Jessica Alba is known for playing Sue Storm, a version of the Invisible Woman from the Fantastic Four, before the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Her character wasn’t just defined by her powers of invisibility and creating force fields—she was the emotional center of the team. While Alba enjoyed her time as Sue Storm, she’s recently shared that she deeply disliked filming a scene that required her character to undress.

Jessica Alba recently shared at the Red Sea Film Festival (as reported by Variety) that she appreciated playing a female superhero in the Fantastic Four movies, as it allowed her to be a role model. However, she also admitted to feeling very uncomfortable with a particular scene where she had to partially undress, and she worried about it for weeks before filming.

That experience was really difficult and embarrassing for me. Coming from a fairly traditional and private family, I was extremely uncomfortable with the situation and worried about it for weeks beforehand. It left me feeling shaken up for a long time after it happened.

Alba is talking about a scene where Sue Storm tries to help rescue people from a bridge. Her invisibility power doesn’t extend to her clothes, so she has to remove them. However, when she first uses her powers, they briefly make her visible while she’s only wearing her bra and underwear.

I really sympathize with the actress from Honey. It’s not easy for anyone to film nude scenes for public viewing, especially when considering how their family might react. Although the scene in Fantastic Four was likely intended as humor, it’s important to remember that it could be a difficult experience for the actress involved.

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You know, I’ve always felt for Jessica Alba. She’s talked about how tough it was early in her career being typecast as just a ‘sex symbol.’ It basically meant she was constantly put on magazine covers, not for her talent, but to appeal to a male gaze. It’s frustrating to see how much that limited her opportunities, and it’s something I think a lot of actresses experience, unfortunately.

Jessica Alba took control of her public image and career by actively seeking opportunities that empowered women. For every men’s magazine shoot she agreed to, she made sure to also appear in three or four women’s magazines. She also asserted her boundaries by requesting the removal of sex scenes from the film Machete because she felt uncomfortable with them. Ultimately, Alba emphasizes that you have the right to say no to anything that makes you feel uneasy.

Many actors can relate to feeling anxious for weeks about a scene that requires them to be vulnerable, especially if it involves something they’re not comfortable with. Jessica Alba handled this situation with grace, giving a strong and memorable performance as The Invisible Woman. You can rewatch Alba’s portrayal of Sue Storm in the Fantastic Four films, now available on Disney+.

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2025-12-26 20:38