Emma Stone defends 'Poor Things' sex scenes: ‘Bella is completely free’

Emma Stone has finally addressed the backlash over the sex scene in her newly-released film Poor Things.

The 35-year-old actress, who portrayed the role of Bella Baxter in the movie, defended the intimate scene after producers of the motion picture were pressured to re-edit a controversial clip ahead of its UK release.

In her latest interview with BBC Radio 4, Emma said that her character is “completely free and without shame about her body.”

She further stated, “So much of this was about being true to Bella's experience. It [the sex] is obviously a huge part of her experience and her growth, as it is, I think, for most people in life.”

“I see it as just one aspect of many – her discovery of food, philosophy, travel and dance. Sex is another aspect,” pointed out the Cruella star.

Explaining Bella’s personality, Emma mentioned, “She (Bella) doesn't know to be embarrassed by these things or to cover things up or not dive into the full experience when it comes to anything.”

“So, for the camera to sort of shy away from that, or to say, ‘well, we'll just cut all of this out because our society functions in a particular way,’ it felt like a lack of being honest about who Bella is,” continued the La La Land actress.

“I'm not a person that just wants to be naked all the time, but I am someone who wants to honour the character as fully as I possibly can. That's part of her journey,” she added.