Glenn Close, 78, Initiates Nude Scene in Upcoming Film The Summer Book

Glenn Close, at age 78, openly embraced performing a nude scene in her new film The Summer Book, a story based on Tove Jansson's novel about a grandmother and granddaughter on a Finnish island. Close revealed the idea for the nude scene was hers, believing it authentic to her character and influenced by Finland's cultural comfort with nakedness. She described the experience positively, saying she "didn't want to put [her] clothes back on" and that it "felt so good." The role of the grandmother marks a poignant moment for Close, who recently became a grandmother herself and expressed pride in this new family role. The film explores themes of grief, family connection, and the passage of time, emphasizing day-to-day life rather than overt expressions of emotion. Close also shared her appreciation for raising her grandson surrounded by nature, connecting it to her own childhood experiences.