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From 2011 to 2019, Emmy Rossum starred as Fiona Gallagher in Showtime’sShameless.

I was completely naked for it.

Seven cast members posing; one in a leather jacket, one in a white dress, and others in casual attire

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And the way they were shooting it, I didn’t even have a vanity patch* on.

“I had never felt so dehumanized in a weird way.

I said to my boss our showrunner I really hope that scene is good.

Emmy in a top with dark accents seated speaking during the interview

I really hope that scene is worth it because you are putting me through hell.

I had a huge panic attack,” she concludes.

The episode Rossum is referring to is from Season Four, Episode Six.

Close-up of a woman with tear-streaked cheeks appearing distressed

Her character, Fiona, gets arrested after her baby brother accidentally ingests cocaine she left out.

It then brought up the topic of why intimacy coordinators are so important.

In 2016, Emmyspoke outabout the pay discrepancies, refusing to continue filming unless she received equal pay.

Social media comment expressing shock about someone not wearing a vanity patch

Her efforts paid off, and she continued the show for a couple more seasons before exiting.

Comments expressing disapproval about a missing vanity patch in a scene, querying its impact

Text in image: Chloe Connor comments on a scene's unprofessionalism due to lack of a vanity patch, expressing distinction from others

Tweet by Jared Cobb discussing the necessity of intimacy coordinators, includes supportive emoji

Emmy smiling for the camera, wearing a sleeveless dress with embellished details, hair styled in an updo