Five-time Oscar-nominated actress Nicole Kidman is standing her ground amid fierce criticism for her latest film “Babygirl,” an erotic thriller that pushes the boundaries of on-screen sexuality for actresses of her generation.
The 57-year-old actress portrays a powerful corporate executive engaged in a passionate affair with a younger intern, a role she describes as a bold statement about women’s sexual agency and visibility.
Bold or not, many fans are disgusted by Kidman’s choice to take the role, wondering if she’s using her sexuality to remain “relevant” in this current era.
In a candid interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Kidman talked passionately about the Halina Reijn-directed project and why she chose to take the role as Romy.
“A lot of times women are discarded at a certain period of their career as a sexual being,” she explained. “So, it …