Emmy Rossum Says Shameless Nude Scenes Affected Her Dating Life
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Emmy Rossum revealed that playing Fiona Gallagher on Shameless, particularly the nude scenes, made dating challenging in her 20s due to men's preconceived notions about her sexuality.
- She shared an experience with a date aspiring to a political career who was hesitant to be publicly associated with her because of her role on Shameless.
- Rossum reflected on the difficulty of navigating personal identity and artistic expression amid public perceptions tied to her body and character.
- She began starring in Shameless at age 24 in 2011 and left the show after its ninth season in 2019.
- Shameless depicted the struggles of the Gallagher family in Chicago, featuring a cast including William H. Macy and Jeremy Allen White.
