Thu Oct 24 14:50:00 UTC 2024: Nicole Kidman recently spoke about her role in the erotic thriller “Babygirl” during a Q&A session in Los Angeles on October 18, alongside co-star Harris Dickinson and director Halina Reijn. Here are the key points:

1. **Trust in Collaboration**: Kidman emphasized the importance of trust between her and Dickinson in creating the emotional complexity of their characters’ relationship, which involves a powerful business executive having an affair with an intern.

2. **Comfort on Set**: Both Kidman and Dickinson noted that they were able to communicate openly about their comfort levels during filming, prioritizing their safety and well-being over time constraints.

3. **Exploration of New Themes**: Kidman expressed her desire to explore new narratives and human experiences as an actor, describing her role as a new frontier that felt liberating but also challenging.

4. **Emotional Toll**: The role had a significant emotional impact on Kidman, leaving her “ragged” at times, leading to feelings of wanting to withdraw. She described the filmmaking process as confronting yet rewarding.

5. **No Exploitation**: Kidman stated that she never felt exploited during the intimate scenes in “Babygirl,” attributing this sense of safety to director Halina Reijn and the supportive environment created by the cast and crew.

6. **Release Date**: “Babygirl” is set to be released in theaters on December 25, 2023.

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