Why "Anora" star Mikey Madison's comments on intimacy coordinators are receiving backlash
Intimacy coordinators have been a hot-button topic in Hollywood as norms and standards for filming intimate scenes have changed in the last several years. An intimacy coordinator is trained in many functions: as a choreographer, an advocate for actors and a middle-person between actors and production for intimate scenes that may include "nudity, hyper-exposed work, simulated sex acts, and/or intimate physical contact," explains the Intimacy Directors & Coordinators website. Since then big-name shows like "Euphoria," which is widely known for its explicit sex scenes, have used intimacy coordinators. However, now we are seeing that some actors like "Anora" star Mikey Madison have opted out of using intimacy coordinators, a stance that has sparked controversy and backlash. Another person said, "Offering an actor the choice of an intimacy coordinator instead of immediately hiring one feels like a labour law violation."
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