Ruth Wilson left The Affair because of ‘too many sex scenes’

The sources indicate that, while Wilson joined the show understanding that as an adult drama, nudity would be required, she ultimately took issue with what appeared to be gratuitous instances thereof — “where there seemed to be no clear creative rationale for the nudity other than for it to be ‘titillating,’” as one production source said.

At least one person overheard Wilson objecting to such a case, saying “Why do you need to see me and not more of him?” — referring to a male co-star. Sources indicate that she was repeatedly branded “difficult” because of these interactions.