No nudity for daughter’s sake

Consideration for her children is behind actress Reece Witherspoon’s refusal to strip for a movie.

The ‘Rendition’ actress – who has two children, nine-year-old daughter Ava and son Deacon, six, with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe – doesn’t think it would be appropriate to appear nude because of the effect it could have on her kids.

She said about nude roles: “I had my first baby when I was 23, so for me, no. I’ve always been choosing roles knowing that I have a daughter and I have a responsibility to her and to the world to be representing women of strength.

“These are the women I know in life. I think it’s a natural extension of parenthood for you to feel like you’re responsible for the worlds you create, whether they be silly or serious. I think you are responsible for the art you put in the world.”

While I recognise her name, I’m not sure if I’ve seen any of her films so can’t comment on whether or not she’s been a good role model in them. But I approve of her aim to represent women of strength and her decision to keep her clothes on for her children’s sake.