Nicole Kidman Stirs Controversy with Babygirl

Nicole Kidman garnered attention at The National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala by reenacting a provocative scene from her new film 'Babygirl', in which she plays a married CEO engaged in a steamy affair with her younger intern, Samuel. The film features several risqué moments, notably a scene involving milk that has sparked social media discussions, where Kidman's character drinks a glass of milk seductively and later licks it off a plate. Critics and sex therapists have noted the film's exploration of female submission in a patriarchal context and its potential commentary on shame and desire. While some reviews highlight the film’s eroticism, others argue that the sex scenes are not groundbreaking or taboo in today’s cinematic landscape. Kidman also emphasizes the symbolic nature of the recurring milk motif, which reflects the power dynamics in her character's relationship. The film, released on Christmas Day, is part of a growing trend depicting age-gap romances, though some observers feel the narrative lacks novelty amidst similar recent titles.