Actress Jessica Alba, known for films like 'Good Luck Chuck', has revealed a deeply uncomfortable experience from her time in the Marvel universe. The star, who played Sue Storm, the Invisible Woman, in the 2005 superhero film 'Fantastic Four', recently shared that filming a specific bare body scene left her feeling humiliated and filled with dread.
Jessica Alba's Candid Confession at Red Sea Film Festival
During an appearance at the Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia on December 5, Alba sat down for an interview with The New York Post. She reflected on her role in the original 'Fantastic Four' film, describing her character as someone she looked up to. "She was very maternal and very kind, but also not a pushover; she spoke her mind. She had a great moral compass," Alba stated about Sue Storm.
However, this positive reflection was overshadowed by the memory of one particular sequence that she found extremely distressing to shoot.
The 'Awful' and 'Humiliating' Scene
The scene in question occurs when Ben Grimm, also known as The Thing, is being chased by authorities on a bridge. To help him, Sue Storm uses her powers to turn invisible and disrobes in the middle of a crowd. The plan backfires when her invisibility flickers, leaving her visible to everyone for a few brief, exposed seconds.
Recalling the filming of this moment, Alba did not hold back her feelings. "I thought that was awful. It was very humiliating in real life," she confessed. The actress attributed her strong reaction to her personal background and values. "I grew up with a pretty conservative family, and I am a pretty modest person. I dreaded that scene for weeks. I have a lot of whiplash from those days," Alba added, hinting at the lasting impact of the experience.
The Original Fantastic Four Cast and Legacy
The 2005 'Fantastic Four' film, directed by Tim Story, featured an ensemble cast that launched several major careers. Alongside Jessica Alba as Sue Storm / Invisible Woman, the team included:
- Chris Evans as Johnny Storm / Human Torch
- Ioan Gruffudd as Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic
- Michael Chiklis as Ben Grimm / The Thing
The main villain, Doctor Doom, was portrayed by the late Julian McMahon. While the film was a commercial success and spawned a sequel, Alba's recent revelations shed light on the challenging personal moments actors sometimes face behind the scenes of big-budget productions.
Her candid interview highlights the ongoing conversation about comfort and consent for actors during intimate or revealing scenes, even in the context of major Hollywood blockbusters.
