Pauline McLynn

In 2010, Pauline McLynn in TV series ‘Shameless’, playing Libby.

For the role, McLynn had to shoot her first ever sex scene, but it was actually a positive experience.

She said: "I have never been asked to kiss anyone on screen before or simulate sex, so it's been an eye-opener. I'm now familiar with every inch of my body. I'm not a vain person but I do worry for the viewers. There's nothing which will frighten them. Well, it may do, but in order to make sure the crew are safe I've had to take a long, hard look at myself."