In the movie Babygirl, Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson had to film several intimate and emotional scenes together. To make sure they both felt comfortable, they worked closely with an intimacy coordinator named Lizzie Talbot.
The film, directed by Halina Reijn, tells the story of a tech CEO (played by Kidman) who starts an affair with a younger intern (played by Dickinson). Because of the nature of the film, the actors needed to set clear boundaries and feel safe during the scenes.
The Role of the Intimacy Coordinator
An intimacy coordinator helps actors feel comfortable while filming intimate or sexual scenes. Lizzie Talbot’s role was to guide Kidman and Dickinson through these moments, making sure they were both okay with what was happening on set. The coordinator’s job is to talk with the actors about their comfort levels and create a plan that everyone agrees on.
Harris Dickinson shared how he and Kidman worked with Talbot to set boundaries: “We had a discussion with the intimacy coordinator, and then Nicole and I did our own thing with it once we set the parameters of what we were both comfortable with” he said. This meant they were clear about what each person was okay with before they started filming.
Talbot made sure that both actors felt safe and that the director’s vision was met without making anyone feel uncomfortable. “The intimacy coordinator is asking, ‘What are you comfortable with, what does the director want, and how can we make it work?’ They’re very careful not to disrupt the scene,” Dickinson explained.
Creating a Safe Environment on Set
Both Kidman and Dickinson said that trust was key to making the intimate scenes work. Nicole Kidman asked director Halina Reijn for a “safe space” on set, which allowed her to feel vulnerable and do her best acting. She trusted her co-star Dickinson and the film crew to make sure everything was handled with care.
Dickinson spoke about how much he admired Kidman’s approach. “She sets the tone on set,” he said. “She makes it so easy to be vulnerable and to be funny because she is so daring.”
Balancing Boundaries and Storytelling
Even though Kidman and Dickinson set clear boundaries, they didn’t hold back in their performances. Setting these limits helped them feel confident while staying true to the intense story. By having open conversations with Talbot, they found a way to balance their personal comfort with the demands of the film.
Nicole Kidman is known for taking on challenging roles, but even for her, filming intimate scenes needs careful preparation. She said that even though Babygirl was a difficult project, having a good support system from her co-stars and crew made it a positive experience.
Conclusion
Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson made sure their intimate scenes in Babygirl were handled with respect and care. By working with an intimacy coordinator and setting clear boundaries, they created a safe and comfortable environment on set. This helped them deliver strong performances while feeling protected throughout the process.