When questioned about her ability to depict various types of orgasms in her upcoming film “Babygirl,” Nicole Kidman turned red, exclaiming, “I blush, still! That’s insane.” The 57-year-old actress covered her face with both hands during the interview with the Hollywood Reporter.
“I suppose that’s a good thing. I’m very interested in exploring those themes, but I don’t consider myself extroverted. I was fully immersed in my character. Revealing all of that feels too sacred,” she added.
Kidman elaborated on the differences between the first orgasm her character experiences and those that follow. “Those later moments may not appear attractive or sound appealing, nor align with conventional ideas of beauty,” she explained, noting that her character doesn’t care about “what anyone thinks of her” by the film’s conclusion.
Kidman shares the challenges of portraying forbidden romance in Babygirl
“[Director] Halina [Reijn] has always wanted to create something like this, which is likely why we often emphasize the importance of having women in all facets of filmmaking, sharing diverse stories. It’s not merely about fairness; it’s genuinely fascinating,” Kidman stated.
She expressed a desire for audiences to experience the film together rather than watching it secretly at home. “I want people to enjoy this in cinemas. There’s something extraordinary about sharing it with others,” she said.
Regarding what she considers the “most dangerous” aspect of “Babygirl,” she remarked, “The sexuality of it. It wasn’t intended for a 20-year-old or even a 30-year-old.” In this film, Kidman portrays Romy, a married CEO involved in a forbidden romance with her younger intern, Samuel, played by Harris Dickinson.
Discussing her role with the Hollywood Reporter, she described it as “beautiful” to be recognized as a sexual being at her age. “Often, women are overlooked as sexual beings at a certain point in their careers. So it was genuinely beautiful to be seen this way,” she shared.
“From the moment I read the script, I thought, ‘Yes, this is a voice I haven’t encountered; this is a perspective that hasn’t been explored, and I don’t think audiences have seen it either,’” the “Big Little Lies” star reflected.
“My character is at a point in her life where she holds power, yet she’s unsure of her identity, desires, and wants, despite seemingly having everything. I believe that’s very relatable,” she added. “Babygirl” is set to be released in theaters on Christmas Day.
