Alicia Vikander 'Understands the Criticism' Eddie Redmayne Faced for Playing a Trans Woman

Alicia Vikanderis addressing the criticismEddie Redmaynefaced for playing a real-life transgender woman in their 2015 film The Danish Girl. In an interview withInsider, published Sunday, the 32-year-old actress called making the romantic drama “such a learning experience,” while praising Redmayne, 39, for doing “a wonderful job” in his role as Lili Elbe, believed to be the first person to undergo a sex change in the 1930s. At the same time, she says: “I totally understand the criticism that has been out there, because we need to make change and we need to make surethat trans men and womenactually get a foot in and get work.

Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender Shine in Complementary Silver Looks During Paris Fashion Week

Photo:Spread Pictures / MEGA Spread Pictures / MEGA Alicia VikanderandMichael Fassbenderare shining in the City of Lights! The longtime couple were photographed dressed to the nines in complementary silver and white looks while attending a Louis Vuitton event at Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday. Vikander, 34, sparkled in a long-sleeved sequin dress that featured a rolled neckline. She accessorized the look with nude heels, simple stud earrings, a chunky golden chain necklace and a matching golden square clutch.

Alicia Vikander Confirms She's Welcomed a Baby as She Reflects on Being a Mom

Photo: Thomas Whiteside/trunk archive Alicia Vikanderis opening up about becoming a mom. The fiercely private star, 32, quietly welcomed her first child with husbandMichael Fassbender, 44, earlier this year and says she’s embracing her happy new life changes daily. “I now have a whole new understanding of life in general,” the Swedish star tells PEOPLE in the latest issue. “That’s pretty beautiful, and obviously will give a lot to any of my work in the future.

Alicia Vikander Only Films Sex Scenes in One Take: 'It Should Never Be Anything But Technical'

Alicia Vikanderhas a strict single-take policy when it comes to shooting sex scenes.The Oscar winner, 31, says she approaches steamy onscreen situations much like a dancer would choreography, staging the sequences so that it’s completely methodical and comfortable for the actors and crew members involved.“I probably did my first sex scene at 20 and it’s always been technical, as it should be,” Vikander recentlytoldHarper’s Bazaar U.K..“It should never be anything but technical.

Alicia Vikander Recalls Not Feeling 'Protected' on Set While Filming a Nude Scene: 'It's Never Easy'

Alicia Vikander.Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/GettyAlicia Vikandercounts filming intimate scenes as one of the “worst” parts of the job.The 33-year-old Oscar winner shared her experience with on-set nudity and sex scenes in an interview withHarper’s Bazaar, saying, “The only thing that can’t be improvised is an intimate scene — you have to make choreography and stick to it. It’s the worst thing ever to do those scenes. I am very comfortable with my body and I’ve done quite a bit of nudity and sex scenes, but it’s never easy.