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Tomb Raider star Alix Wilton Regan opens up about the reality of filming intense Lara Croft action scenes during her period
Alix Wilton Regan has spoken about filming action scenes as Lara Croft in *Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis* while on her period, highlighting an everyday reality rarely discussed in gaming. She said menstruation is a natural bodily function and challenged the awkwardness and stigma that can surround mentioning it at work.
Regan explained that Lara’s confidence helps her perform when she is feeling less confident herself. Wearing the character’s dual-pistol holster on the motion-capture stage makes her feel grounded and stronger, she said, because its weight and bulk lower her centre of gravity.
In short
- Regan discussed filming Lara Croft scenes during her period.
- She challenged stigma around discussing menstruation at work.
- Lara’s pistol holster helps her feel grounded and confident.
Explained simply
Alix Wilton Regan is an actor who plays Lara Croft, the adventurer at the centre of the Tomb Raider games. In Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, actors perform scenes on a motion-capture stage, where their movements are recorded and used to animate characters.
Filming can involve demanding physical action, while actors also work through ordinary bodily experiences such as menstruation. Regan has said Lara’s confidence and the feel of the character’s pistol holster help her feel more grounded during performance; her comments have also drawn attention to how rarely periods are discussed in workplace settings.