The norm of using intimacy coordinators is a hot topic in Hollywood. These professionals play the role of smoothing out things by choreographing intimate and steamy scenes and making sure actors feel safe. While many praise the role as necessary, others have been skeptical. Mikey Madison recently stirred up controversy when she revealed that she had worked without intimacy coordinators questioning their necessity.

Mikey Madison's comments fueled an already heated debate when one director took to speaking up about the need for such professionals on set, placing a stark reminder of why intimacy coordinators are more necessary now than ever.

In response to Mikey Madison's comments about intimacy coordinators, Babygirl director Halina Reijn passionately defended their role on set. Speaking candidly in an interview with IndieWire, Reijn even drew an analogy between the role of intimacy coordinators and stunt coordinators, saying "They create a safe space where actors can truly perform without fear or discomfort."

Reijn termed them Hollywood professionals and highlighted how including them on set works out well for everyone. She explained how the coordinators are all about eliminating shame and embarrassment she explained, noting that the presence of an intimacy coordinator allows actors to focus on delivering their best while protecting their boundaries. 

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Bringing authenticity to on-screen intimacy is no small feat, but the right team transforms it into an art form. While for Mikey Madison forgoing the intimacy coordinator was the move, for Halina Reijn, in Babygirl it meant embracing bold storytelling while keeping her cast at ease in their most vulnerable moments.

Halina Reijn has herself worked with famous intimacy coordinator Lizzy Talbot for her movie Babygirl to ensure safety and comfort alongside the intimate love scenes of the movie. In her conversation with IndieWire, she spoke out saying that their professional expertise not only ensured the safety of the set but also made the storytelling more sophisticated and daring in its exploration of character relationships. She even stated how she would have loved to have one of them by her side while she was an actress.

Both Nicole Kidman and co-star Harris Dickinson playing the lead roles embraced her approach of using an intimacy coordinator. Dickinson also took to praise the environment it created, highlighting the fun and trust established during the filming of intimate scenes.

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