Nicole Kidman Opens Up About Challenging Intimacy Scene: “I Didn’t Want to Feel Anything Anymore
US English.Los Angeles, CA – October 23, 2024
Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman has recently come out and shocked her fans with a very candid confession about how emotionally grueling the filming of a very personal role was. In a recent interview, the actress sat down to reflect on a particular scene in which she did say she felt so emotionally drained to the extent that she thought, “I didn’t want to orgasm anymore.”
Kidman-the famously fearless performer of such films as Eyes Wide Shut and TV dramas like Big Little Lies-has spoken of how the demands of playing the emotional and physically vulnerable character overwhelmed her own wellbeing.
“When you commit to a role so thoroughly, there comes a time when the boundaries between you and your character begin to dissolve,” Kidman said. She shared how these intimate specific scenes shooting may eventually get exhausting emotionally. “There were times when I felt I didn’t want to feel anything at all – not joy, not sadness, not even desire.
The actress didn’t say if it was for some particular project or scene that she felt this emotional fatigue, but it just goes to show how much mental and emotional damage such roles take on actors. “You give so much of yourself that sometimes you need to shut off, just to survive emotionally,” added Kidman.
The actress was keen on boundary setting at work, and so, through all that, she learned detachment from a character is essential in her growth. It’s not acting anymore; it’s protection in doing what you love.
Kidman’s frankness has raised several discussions in the film industry and its fans regarding the emotional aftermath that actors have to go through, especially when performing complex or traumatic experiences.
As mental health awareness rises in Hollywood, actors are speaking out for more support and resources on set. The vulnerability of Kidman in sharing her personal experience draws huge admiration from fans; many praise her courage as she spoke very candidly about the difficulties of her craft.
The 56-year-old actress was still taking bold and multi-dimensional roles but was committed to telling tales, making sure to drive the seriousness of self-care across. “I love what I do, but I’ve learned that you have to take care of your soul too,” she says in conclusion.
Kidman currently works on several projects, trying to balance her career and personal well-being. Her openness tends to remind one that even some of the best in their profession are bearing an emotional toll with artistic expression.
