The Oscar-winning actress shared her experience of playing a high-powered married company executive who falls for a kinky young intern on “Babygirl.”
Nicole Kidman revealed that she was “so turned on” by her sexy new role in “Babygirl,” prompting fans to question how her husband, Keith Urban, might feel about it, with some suggesting her comments were disrespectful to him.
A fan comments on Nicole Kidman’s remarks about her experience starring on “Babygirl,” from a post dated October 23, 2024 | Source: Facebook/pagesix
Kidman’s character, Romy, stripped down and engages in intimate scenes, with Samuel, played by her co-star, Harris Dickinson. Romy, a workaholic CEO, longs for domination from Samuel. The erotic thriller shows Samuel, asserting control, and telling Romy, “I tell you what to do, and you do it.”
Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson starring in “Babygirl” from a post dated October 1, 2024 | Source: Youtube/@A24
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Among the explicit commands is Romy getting on her hands and knees to drink milk from a saucer and gagging on Samuel’s tie. In a recent interview, the 57-year-old admitted that performing these intense scenes alongside Dickinson was emotionally overwhelming at times.
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She divulged, “There was an enormous amount of sharing and trust and then frustration. It’s like, don’t touch me. There were times when we were shooting where I was like, ‘I don’t want to orgasm any more. Don’t come near me. I hate doing this.”
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Kidman, who starred alongside Antonio Banderas as her on-screen husband, Jacob, shared that the constant intensity of the role, including faking orgasms left her feeling overwhelmed. She expressed that the experience was so consuming. Eventually, it felt as though she had reached a point of emotional burnout, leaving her indifferent to future physical interactions.
Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson starring in “Babygirl” from a post dated October 1, 2024 | Source: Youtube/@A24
Nicole Kidman also discussed her experience exploring kink in a Q&A at the London West Hollywood in Los Angeles on October 18, 2024. She emphasized the importance of trust in building the dynamic and complexity between her character and Dickinson’s.
Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson starring in “Babygirl” from a post dated October 1, 2024 | Source: Youtube/@A24
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The “Big Little Lies” star acknowledged the mutual understanding that helped navigate the intense scenes. All these ensured Kidman and Dickson created a sense of connection and confidence during filming.
Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson starring in “Babygirl” from a post dated October 1, 2024 | Source: Youtube/@A24
Although the actress was open and vulnerable about her experience during filming, fans were quick to criticize her, saying her comments showed a lack of respect toward her husband, Keith Urban.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban at The 57th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on November 8, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
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One sarcastically commented, “This exactly what your husband and children need to read on the social [sic] media 🙄.” Another user full of sarcasm added, “I’m sure Keith loves hearing that.” while another warned, “Uh oh, Keith. Watch out. The line was crossed, forgetting it’s drama play…not real foreplay.”
Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson starring in “Babygirl” from a post dated October 1, 2024 | Source: Youtube/@A24
Some people expressed concern for her husband, “Keith deserves better,” and another remarked, “Bet her husband is thrilled to read this. SMH Hollywood is sick.” Fans continued to share their fears, “I think it disrespects her husband, imo [sic],” while another speculated, “Disrespectful to her husband. I’m sure Keith Urban will start looking around for someone else now soon. 🙄”
Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson starring in “Babygirl” from a post dated October 1, 2024 | Source: Youtube/@A24
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One person questioned why filming romance scenes was that hard, “Don’t get why it has to be that extreme. Wonder how Keith will feel watching it even though filming is not as it seems on film.” The absurdity of the situation was a recurring theme, with a person saying, “Awkward for Keith Urban🤣🤣🤣.”
Nicole Kidman starring in “Babygirl” from a post dated October 1, 2024 | Source: Youtube/@A24
Others took a more critical stance, with one person declaring, “No one wants to see an old lady naked.” Some users even questioned her age appropriateness, “Isn’t she too old for this??”
Harris Dickinson and Nicole Kidman starring in “Babygirl” from a post dated October 1, 2024 | Source: Youtube/@A24
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One fan reflected on her previous experiences, “She’s married with kids. Time to move on to more family-friendly movies. Didn’t she say a while back that she hated making Eyes Wide Shut because of something similar?”
Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson starring in “Babygirl” from a post dated October 1, 2024 | Source: Youtube/@A24
Another person also linked the role to her past, commenting, “She needs to avoid these kinds of movies. This scenario contributed to her divorce from Tom Cruise.”
Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson starring in “Babygirl” from a post dated October 1, 2024 | Source: Youtube/@A24
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Others accused her of chasing relevance, “This is nothing but an attempt to remain relevant while her witheringly looks disappear before her eyes.” One fan expressed disappointment in her career choices, “Sad that she is lowering herself to this point. She’s a better actress than this!!”
Despite facing criticism, Kidman expressed her long-standing desire as an actor to continually seek new experiences and challenges. She reflected on how this particular role allowed her to venture into uncharted territory, relying on the trust she built with her co-stars.
Harris Dickinson and Nicole Kidman are seen filming on the “Babygirl” movie set in New York City, on December 11, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
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She also trusted herself to venture into an established genre to push boundaries, particularly with a female lead character driving the narrative.
Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson are seen filming on the “Babygirl” movie set | Source: Getty Images
The actress added, “You have your director at the helm going, ‘I will protect you. Nothing that’s going to be in the film will be anything that you are not comfortable with. You are going to be okay.”
Nicole Kidman filming on the “Babygirl” movie set in New York City | Source: Getty Images
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Kidman praised director Halina Reijn for her ability to create a safe and sacred environment for actors. She appreciated how Reijn encouraged experimentation and self-expression while ensuring that the actors always felt protected.
Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson filming on the “Babygirl” movie set in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Even so, Kidman acknowledged that there were moments when she felt apprehensive about certain scenes, expressing that it was natural to feel terrified.
