Nicole Kidman has opened up about the challenges of filming intimate scenes in her new movie, Babygirl, admitting that at one point, she had to pause filming because she “didn’t want to orgasm anymore.”
What inspired the erotic movie
The 58-year-old actress, who stars alongside Harris Dickinson in the A24 thriller, explained on The Graham Norton Show that while the role pushed her out of her comfort zone, she was eager to take on something bold and new.
In the steamy thriller, Kidman portrays a high-powered businesswoman who jeopardizes both her career and family life by embarking on a fiery affair with her much younger intern, played by Harris Dickinson, 28, known from Triangle of Sadness (2022).
Written, directed, and produced by Halina Reijn, the film was inspired by a story she heard about a woman who had never experienced an orgasm throughout her 25-year marriage.
Reijn explained that her deep interest in exploring women’s relationships with their bodies was a key driving force behind the creation of the sexy, dark and unpredictable movie.
In the movie, Kidman delivers an exceptional performance, seamlessly transitioning from outrage to fear, and then to a deeply passionate, lustful consent.
“I love the script, and I’m always looking to push beyond my comfort zone,” Kidman said. “This role was something I had never explored before, and I’m always on a quest as an actor to discover new areas of myself.
Nicole Kidman’s role in Babygirl proved both career-defining and emotionally taxing. While filming intimate scenes, she admitted feeling overwhelmed, even stopping at one point, saying, “I don’t want to orgasm anymore.” Soon after, tragedy struck—her mother passed away just as she won Best Actress at Venice. Despite the heartbreak, Babygirl became a $60 million box-office success, earning Kidman acclaim for her fearless portrayal of vulnerability, desire, and emotional truth.
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