Jemima Kirke says having intimacy coordinators on set ‘sanitises’ creativity
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jemima Kirke has suggested that the use of intimacy coordinators on film and TV sets “sanitises” creativity for actors. In a recent interview, the actor spoke out about the use of intimacy coordinators on set – a practice that ensures the well-being of actors during sex scenes or other intimate on camera moments. Bobbi, Nick, Frances, Melissa in ‘Conversations with Friends’ Kirke continued: “ you’re supposed to be present in your emotions in that moment… I think maybe we are making discomfort into a negative thing.” In the years since the #MeToo movement, the use of intimacy coordinators has been publicised in several productions, including in Normal People, the popular 2020 series based on Rooney’s second novel.
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