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Elisabeth Moss Shares Bizarre Underwear Request from ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Crew
In a surprising revelation last month, Elisabeth Moss disclosed that a crewmember from The Handmaid’s Tale had requested a highly personal item initially crafted exclusively for her. During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the actress, known for her role in The Handmaid’s Tale, recounted the unusual incident.
The Custom Undergarment and the Mysterious Request
Moss, 42, explained that a production staffer specifically inquired about obtaining her character’s underwear. This particular garment was custom-made for Moss. At the time of the initial request, the award-winning actress was unaware of the identity of the individual who had made the peculiar inquiry.
Viral Story and the Crew Member’s Revelation
Following Moss’s anecdote gaining widespread attention online, the crew member responsible for the request came forward to identify himself to Moss. “I find it genuinely amusing,” Moss conveyed to People magazine, reflecting on her initial reaction to the request, which she had perceived as strange. “Moreover, I am now aware of who it is, though I initially wanted him to step forward publicly.”
Clarifying the Nature of the Request
She further clarified that the individual did not “specifically” ask for the underwear in the way it was initially perceived. The request, she noted, “wasn’t exactly” as they had first interpreted it.
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Elisabeth Moss learned which crewmember requested her custom-made underwear after props and costumes from The Handmaid’s Tale were offered to the cast and crew.
“It’s not as egregious as initially thought,” she affirmed.
Props and Costumes Up for Grabs
As The Handmaid’s Tale approaches its final season, various props and costumes from the production were made available to the cast and crew as mementos from the acclaimed series. A comprehensive list of all obtainable items was circulated among the executive producers, and Moss promptly registered her interest.
“Dibs” on Props and Costumes
“An email was disseminated to all executive producers containing a complete inventory of props and costumes available for taking,” she detailed during her Jimmy Kimmel Live! appearance. “With utmost maturity, I responded with ‘dibs’ and then proceeded to list everything I desired,” Moss, who portrays June Osborne/Offred in The Handmaid’s Tale, recounted.
The Underwear Request in Question
However, it emerged that someone had already expressed interest in her character’s underwear. “There was a specific item I sought, Offred’s underwear, the ones I wore, specially designed. I was informed that another person had already requested it,” she stated.
Jimmy Kimmel’s Reaction
A surprised Jimmy Kimmel expressed disbelief, jokingly labeling the unknown crew member a “creep.” “Hold on,” Kimmel exclaimed. “This is your personal underwear, custom-made and worn by you, and some staff member formally requested it in writing, explicitly stating, ‘I want Elisabeth’s underpants, I’ll take them home and store them for a while!'”
“Hopefully!” Moss responded humorously, prompting Kimmel to reply, “Best case scenario!”
Initial Reluctance to Identify the Requester
Initially, Moss preferred not to know the identity of the individual behind the unusual request.
Moss shared the surprising anecdote during a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Moss has since discovered the identity of the person who requested the garment and clarified the specifics of the inquiry.
“I have to continue working with these individuals. I desire to maintain professional relationships. I didn’t want to know who wanted my underwear!”
“What an outlandish thing to request!” Kimmel responded. “Good heavens, I hope it’s a woman! Someone made a formal, written request for your underwear, circulated in an email to other people! We need to uncover the identity of this person!”
The Handmaid’s Tale Final Season on Hulu
The sixth and final season of The Handmaid’s Tale is scheduled to premiere on Hulu on April 8th.
The series draws inspiration from Margaret Atwood’s acclaimed dystopian novel of the same title. It is set in the totalitarian Republic of Gilead, where fertile women, designated as Handmaids, are compelled to bear children for the ruling elite. The broader society is deprived of fundamental freedoms and rights.
June (Moss) is the Handmaid assigned to Commander Fred Waterford and his wife Serena (Yvonne Strahovski), pivotal figures in Gilead’s establishment and ascent to power.
The sixth and final season of The Handmaid’s Tale will debut on Hulu on April 8.
The fifth season introduced a plot development where Serena, after being exiled, is compelled to return to Gilead, further complicating her dynamic with June.
Moss Welcomes First Child
In other personal news, Moss recently confirmed the birth of her first child.
She shared the joyous news last month during a red carpet interview at the 2025 PaleyFestLA event for The Handmaid’s Tale.
The Emmy-winning actress officially confirmed the arrival of her firstborn earlier this week while discussing with PEOPLE magazine the accommodations made to bring her child to the set during filming of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale final season.
She expressed feelings of “immense gratitude” for having the option to have her child present during the filming of the concluding season of The Handmaid’s Tale.
Elisabeth seen in New York City on Monday
Elisabeth recently confirmed she’d welcomed her first child
Moss further added, “Numerous parents lack this opportunity. That sentiment is consistently echoed among us. Those of us privileged enough to bring our children to work or spend time with them on set invariably express our appreciation for this fortunate circumstance.”
Prior to this recent disclosure, no official confirmation had been given regarding the birth date, though Elisabeth had mentioned her pregnancy during her January 2024 appearance on Kimmel’s show.
Given Elisabeth’s private nature regarding her personal life, details concerning the child’s father and birthdate remain undisclosed.