Dakota Johnson Uses Intimacy Coordinator for First Time on New Film

Dakota Johnson recently worked with an intimacy coordinator for the first time on a new film, marking a significant change from her earlier experiences, including the Fifty Shades trilogy where no such coordinators were present. She praised the coordinator’s role in making sex scenes feel more comfortable and acknowledged that filming intimate scenes often lacks the sexy or enjoyable aspect, describing it as more technical than romantic. Johnson emphasized the importance of character work in preparing for these scenes, noting that understanding the character’s personality and circumstances helps inform how she approaches them. She also expressed gratitude for her upbringing, which encouraged body positivity, allowing her to feel authentic and confident in her performances. Johnson reflected on the challenging creative control exerted by E.L. James during the making of Fifty Shades, describing the process as difficult and the final films different from what she initially signed up for. Overall, Johnson views well-choreographed intimate scenes as brave and important when used appropriately within a story, highlighting the evolving support systems in Hollywood for actors in such roles.