Emmy Rossum discusses dating challenges related to ‘Shameless’ nudity

Actress Emmy Rossum has discussed how her role in the series ‘Shameless’ impacted her personal relationships. Speaking on the ‘Pretty Tough’ podcast, Rossum noted that the nudity required for the show often led to preconceived notions regarding her character and sexuality among potential partners.

Rossum recounted a specific instance involving a man she met on a plane who expressed concern that dating her could negatively affect his future political ambitions. The man reportedly questioned if being with someone who had been ‘exposed in the way that you have’ would be problematic for his goal of running for office.

Reflecting on her past, Rossum described the experience as an ‘insane conversation’ and noted the difficulty of navigating dating in her 20s while establishing her identity. She emphasized that she views her body as ‘art’ and expressed frustration with the confusion her professional choices caused in her private life.