Romeo and Juliet Stars sue Paramount for Nude Scenes 55 Years Later.

BY HotTopic24

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Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting were teenagers when they starred in 1968's "Romeo and Juliet," directed by Franco Zeffirelli.

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Controversy arose over a scene in this movie that included some nude scenes of both actors.

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Olivia and Leonard file a lawsuit in court. Both actors accused Paramount of sexual harassment and showing nude scenes.

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Olivia was 15 and Leonard 16 at the time, and they were assured that no nude scenes would be released.

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Olivia and Leonard state that Franco betrayed them and that nude scenes were taken without their knowledge.

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According to the complaint, Olivia and Leonard have suffered mental agony since their release.

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Reportedly, both actors are demanding more than $500 million from Paramount.

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Franco, who directed the film, died in 2019 and Paramount has not yet responded to the lawsuit.

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