Courtney Thorne-Smith Reflects on Defying Director's Lingerie Request at 17

The actress recalls feeling 'trapped' and standing up against wearing a 'sexy negligee' in an early film role, despite pressure from production.

Courtney Thorne-Smith recounted an uncomfortable experience on the podcast Still the Place, which she co-hosts with former Melrose Place co-stars.
At 17, she was asked to wear a 'sexy negligee' in a movie, despite having a no-nudity clause and the lingerie not being in the script.
A producer attempted to pressure her by claiming the crew thought she was 'being a baby' for refusing to wear the lingerie.
Her agent supported her decision, and she ultimately wore the originally scripted costume of a man's shirt.
Thorne-Smith expressed gratitude for her ability to stand up for herself at a young age, noting that crew members later congratulated her for her stance.