In a recent interview with The Sun, Nicole Kidman opened up about her intense experience filming her latest movie, Babygirl, which has received significant acclaim. In the film, Kidman plays a successful businesswoman whose seemingly perfect life with her husband, portrayed by Antonio Banderas, is disrupted by an affair with a new intern, played by Harris Dickinson.
One of the most candid moments of the interview was Kidman’s discussion about portraying a sexually charged character. “There was an enormous amount of sharing and trust and then frustration,” she shared. “It’s like, ‘Don’t touch me.’ There were times when we were shooting where I was like, ‘I don’t want to orgasm anymore. Don’t come near me. I hate doing this. I don’t care if I am never touched again in my life!’ It was so present all the time for me that it was almost like a burnout.”
The actor’s revelations sparked varied reactions from fans online. Some expressed amused support for her candidness, with one netizen commenting, “I support her actually, let Nicole be publicly weird.” Another added, “We’ve all been there,” while a third quipped, “I’ll have whatever she’s having.” However, others speculated that her remarks were part of a publicity strategy for the film, pointing out similarities with anecdotes shared by other actors in recent promotions. “This is just the new PR move to create buzz about your movie,” one user stated, while another remarked, “Cheap way to get attention. I always thought she was classier than this.”
Kidman also highlighted the importance of working with female director Halina Reijn, stating, “I don’t think I could have done it, working with a man. The two of us would sit and talk about so many things that are secretive and vulnerable — but it’s safe.” She emphasized that under Reijn’s direction, she never felt exploited. “Being in the hands of Halina, I knew she wasn’t going to exploit me. I didn’t feel exploited,” Kidman explained.
Her performance in Babygirl has garnered some of the best reviews of her career, particularly after its premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September. The film is set to hit U.S. theatres on December 25, generating excitement for both critics and fans alike.
