Nicole Kidman with Harris Dickinson in a scene from ‘Babygirl’. Picture: Supplied
Nicole Kidman, 57, isn’t letting age dim her shine or her sex appeal. The Oscar-winning actress is baring it all in the upcoming thriller, “Babygirl”.
In an interview with “The Hollywood Reporter”, Kidman opened up about embracing her sexuality on screen and how it feels to be seen as a “sexual being” in her fifties.
Kidman’s career has included its fair share of steamy moments but “Babygirl” takes things up a notch. Her character seduces a younger intern, Samuel (Harris Dickinson) while navigating a complex marriage to Jacob (Antonio Banderas).
“A lot of times women are discarded at a certain period of their career as a sexual being so it was really beautiful to be seen in this way,” she was quoted as saying.
“From the minute I read it, I was like, ‘Yeah, this is a voice I haven’t seen, this is a place that I haven’t been.’”
Her portrayal of Romy Mathis highlights the inner conflict of a woman who seems to have it all but is still figuring out what she truly wants.
She added: "There are many women who are going, ‘Well, I’ve done this, I’ve got children, I’ve got this husband and what do I actually want? Who am I and what are my desires?’”
Kidman revealed that the film's raw sexuality and unflinching honesty were key draws for her. "It wasn’t written for a 20 or even 30-year-old," she noted, praising the script’s daring portrayal of a woman embracing her sexuality later in life.
The movie doesn’t hold back on the sauciness, opening with a scene where Mathis has a passionate orgasm with her husband. Things heat up further as her character explores the depths of her relationship with her intern.
Discussing her bold performance on “The Graham Norton Show”, Kidman shared: "I loved the script, I love supporting women in the industry and it was just really good. It is exciting and bold, and I am always looking to push out of my comfort zone."
Even with all her experience, Kidman admitted that some scenes left her blushing.
“I blush, still! That’s insane. But that’s a good thing, I suppose,” she joked to “The Hollywood Reporter”.
For Kidman, “Babygirl” is telling an honest, sometimes uncomfortable story. “I’ve had some people say it’s the most disturbing film they’ve ever seen, which I’m like, ‘Oh no, I’m so sorry’.”