Nicole Kidman Admits She Had To Pause Filming Of Erotic New Movie As She ‘Didn’t Want To Orgasm Any More’

Known for taking on bold roles, the 57-year-old star of Big Little Lies has never shied away from sexual themes, having previously starred in films like Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut and Netflix’s A Family Affair.

However, her latest film has pushed her into completely new territory in her acting career.

In this upcoming movie, Kidman explores a dimension she’s never ventured into before, and it’s clear from her comments that this was a unique challenge for her.

The actor has opened up on what it was like to shoot the explicit movieGilbert Flores/WWD via Getty Images

The movie tells the story of Romy, a CEO stuck in a passionless marriage, who finds herself drawn to a younger intern at her company, played by Dickinson.

This affair soon turns into a complex relationship, packed with intense emotions and desires.

The film doesn’t just explore the romance between Romy and Samuel, it also dives deep into the dynamics of power and sexuality in a corporate setting.

The mix of professional authority and personal attraction brings an extra layer of tension, creating a storyline filled with provocative and intense moments.

As one might expect, the film is filled with scenes that are highly charged with sexual tension, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats throughout.

The actor admitted that some of the more intimate scenes pushed her to her limits.

She revealed that during one of these moments, she had to call for a pause because she didn’t “want to orgasm any more.”

“There was an enormous amount of sharing and trust and then frustration. It’s like, ‘Don’t touch me’,” she explained in a recent interview, as reported by The Sun.

“Don’t come near me. I hate doing this. I don’t care if I am never touched again in my life! I’m over it.”

“It was so present all the time for me that it was almost like a burnout.”

She has credited these coordinators with creating an environment where actors can perform such vulnerable scenes without feeling exposed or violated.

“I’m a huge believer still in the sacredness of the set or the actors’ space and it never being violated,” she admitted. “It’s ours, it’s the bubble, and then there’s the world outside.”

Her co-star, Harris Dickinson, also praised the work of intimacy coordinator Lizzy Talbot, saying: “She was important for the film and broke the unnecessary barrier and conversation around what you have to do.”

Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson in BabygirlA24

“Every part of me was committed to that. There was enormous caretaking by all of us, we were all very gentle with each other and helped each other.”

Fans of the star can look forward to Babygirl, which premieres in US cinemas on December 25, 2024 and UK cinemas on January 10, 2025.