In Babygirl, Kidman plays Romy, a high-powered CEO married to Jacob, portrayed by Antonio Banderas. However, her character becomes entangled in a passionate affair with a younger intern, Samuel, played by Harris Dickinson. Reflecting on the steamy scenes with both actors, Kidman admitted there were moments of deep "trust and frustration." At times, she even had to tell her co-stars not to touch her due to the overwhelming intensity of the experience.
Kidman revealed she eventually grew tired of the scenes, saying she didn’t want to orgasm anymore and didn’t care if she was ever touched again during filming. She described reaching a point of emotional burnout, with her physical response "always present" during the scenes.
The film, inspired by the 1992 thriller Basic Instinct, is set to release in the United States on Christmas Day.