Nicole Kidman Opens Up About Emotional Exhaustion and ‘Orgasms’ on Set.

Nicole Kidman has opened up about the intense and collaborative process behind her latest film, Babygirl, where she stars as Romy, a driven tech CEO who embarks on a controversial affair with her young intern, Samuel, played by Harris Dickinson.

In an interview with The Sun, Kidman revealed the emotional challenges of filming the movie’s intimate scenes. “There was an enormous amount of sharing and trust and then frustration,” she said candidly. “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.’”

During a BAFTA interview, both Kidman and Dickinson elaborated on how their natural rapport and a supportive crew contributed to their on-screen chemistry.

“There was just an enormous amount of trust there,” Kidman said, crediting cinematographer Jasper Wolf for creating a safe and artistic environment. “He will light accordingly… If you don’t have the camera there in the right way, with the right lighting, it won’t exist. You may as well be doing stage.”

Dickinson highlighted the importance of the entire crew’s collaboration, noting that some scenes required a stripped-down team to maintain intimacy. “Even the boom operator was instrumental in getting the risqué scenes done right. It felt like there were times where you’re really all on the same energy,” he shared.

Director Halina Reijn encouraged a fluid approach to the script, allowing the actors to explore their characters through improvisation and long, uninterrupted takes.

“We rehearsed a lot just by talking,” Kidman explained. “The script was changing… We would raise suggestions for tweaks, finding a natural flow between us.”

Dickinson added, “Halina would try stuff with us, and then we would adapt it to what felt right.” This collaborative approach brought an organic quality to the evolving relationship between their characters.

The film’s New York City winter setting added another dimension to the performances. Kidman described how the harsh conditions amplified the intensity of their scenes, including one memorable moment in a pool.

“The cold penetrates the performance,” she said. “There’s this palpable energy when you have to keep each other warm.”

A Demanding but Rewarding Experience

Despite the emotional and physical demands of filming, both Kidman and Dickinson are proud of the final product. The challenges, they agreed, were essential to creating the depth and authenticity of their characters’ connection.

Babygirl promises to be a raw and emotionally charged exploration of power, ambition, and forbidden relationships, with Kidman and Dickinson’s performances at its heart. The film is already generating buzz for its bold storytelling and the compelling dynamic between its leads.