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Glenn Close Embraces Nudity to Portray Character's Freedom

9/19/2025

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Story summary

Glenn Close, 78, reveals her nude scene in *The Summer Book* was her idea to showcase her character's comfort with nudity.
The film, adapted from Tove Jansson's novel, follows young Sophia as she copes with grief alongside her grandmother.
Close appreciates Finland's acceptance of nudity, stating it "felt so good" to be nude on set.
Recently becoming a grandmother influenced her performance.
Close is known for roles in *Fatal Attraction* and *Dangerous Liaisons* and will appear in *Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery* later this year.

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Story summary

Glenn Close, 78, reveals her nude scene in *The Summer Book* was her idea to showcase her character's comfort with nudity.
The film, adapted from Tove Jansson's novel, follows young Sophia as she copes with grief alongside her grandmother.
Close appreciates Finland's acceptance of nudity, stating it "felt so good" to be nude on set.
Recently becoming a grandmother influenced her performance.
Close is known for roles in *Fatal Attraction* and *Dangerous Liaisons* and will appear in *Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery* later this year.