Last Updated on March 15, 2025 by Sandeep
“Why the Obsession with Penises?” – Actor Criticizes Gendered Scrutiny of On-Screen Nudity
Isaacs calls out the hypocrisy in Hollywood as social media debates his full-frontal scene in ‘The White Lotus’
📍 Los Angeles, March 15:
British actor Jason Isaacs has shut down the ongoing debate over whether he used a prosthetic penis in his full-frontal scene in HBO’s ‘The White Lotus’, calling out the double standards in Hollywood regarding nudity.
During an appearance on CBS Mornings, Isaacs was asked by Gayle King about the social media frenzy surrounding his nude scene, to which he responded:
📢 “A lot of people are debating it. It’s all over the internet.”
However, when pressed for an answer, Isaacs refused to confirm or deny whether he used a prosthetic, instead highlighting the gender bias in discussions about on-screen nudity.
🔹 Isaacs Slams the Hypocrisy in Hollywood
The actor pointed out that female actors rarely face the same intense scrutiny over their bodies as male actors do when they appear nude on screen.
📢 “The best actress this year is Mikey Madison at the Oscars, and I don’t see anyone discussing her vulva, which is on television all the time.”
He further compared the situation to Margaret Qualley’s role in The Substance, emphasizing that no one questions female nudity in the same way male nudity is dissected.
📢 “It’s odd that there’s a double standard. No one would dream of talking to her about her genitalia or her nipples, but when it’s a man, suddenly, there’s an obsession.”
Isaacs admitted that he was deliberately dodging the question, not because he was hiding anything, but because he felt it was inappropriate and unnecessary.
📢 “I genuinely think it would be odd when there are characters — and some of the women are naked in here — it’d be odd if you were sitting here discussing their genitalia.”
🔹 Calling Out the ‘Penis Obsession’
CBS Mornings co-host Tony Dokoupil chimed in, revealing that their team had been debating the prosthetic question all morning.
Isaacs, clearly frustrated by the one-track focus on his nudity rather than the show’s storytelling, responded sharply:
📢 “What is your obsession? Mike White is a brilliant writer; it’s the best series on television for a long time. And what is the obsession with penises? It’s an odd thing.”
🔹 The Bigger Picture: A Conversation on On-Screen Nudity
Isaacs’ response has sparked conversations about the gendered discourse surrounding nudity in film and television. While female actors often face objectification, male actors find themselves at the center of spectacle-driven curiosity when baring it all on screen.
His statements highlight the need for a shift in perspective, urging the industry and audiences to focus on storytelling, performance, and artistry—rather than fixating on anatomy.
