
Sex scenes are liberating! Nafessa Williams on Rivals, racism, and self-belief
From Happy Place
Published 5/11/2026
Sex scenes involve a lot more padding and tape than you might expect! Rivals actress Nafessa Williams has found being at the centre of one of TV’s sexiest shows both nerve-wracking and incredibly liberating.In this chat with Fearne, Nafessa explores what it means to play the only black woman in a…