Euphoria Star Alexa Demie Says She Felt Pressured Into Nudity to Keep Her Role

Alexa Demie, who plays Maddy Perez on Euphoria, told The Hollywood Reporter that she feared losing her role if she refused nude/sex scenes, noting she was young and unsure. She recalled a moment from season one where a montage of Maddy cheating felt uncomfortable and said she spoke up, and the cast supported her afterward. The piece also notes ongoing controversy around Euphoria’s graphic content.