Emmy Rossum has revealed that her nude scenes in the television series "Shameless" negatively impacted her dating life, as men held "preconceived notions" about her sexuality and personality. She discussed this experience on a podcast with Maria Sharapova, noting that the nude scenes created significant challenges in her personal relationships, including bizarre conversations with potential partners concerned about the public perception of her.

Rossum began playing Fiona Gallagher on "Shameless" at age 24 during the show's nine-season run, a time when she was still developing as an artist and person. She recounted one particularly unusual encounter with a man pursuing a political career who expressed concerns that dating her might jeopardise his future political ambitions. Rossum reflected on the broader difficulty young actresses face when their bodies become part of their art, leading to public confusion about their personal identity and sexuality.