Nicole Kidman in "Bad Girl": Courage and the Liberation of Female Pleasure

Nicole Kidman has always been the embodiment of refined elegance and grace, but her recent statement about filming the erotic thriller Bad Girl turns all our perceptions of her upside down.

Nicole Kidman has always been the embodiment of refined elegance and grace, but her recent statement about filming the erotic thriller Bad Girl turns all our perceptions of her upside down. In an interview with GQ, the actress openly discussed her role in the film, which can certainly be called one of the boldest and most candid projects of her career.

At 57, Kidman is unafraid to step outside the familiar and comfortable. She admits that her role in Bad Girl, a film about BDSM and the liberation of female pleasure, was a real challenge for her. "It was horrible, but at the same time thrilling," says the actress, explaining that she agreed to take on the project because she felt an inner need to be part of a film like this. "I’ve never shied away from sexuality on screen. The director wanted to make a film about female liberation, and I wanted to do it," she adds.

While Kidman has a wealth of experience in film, the scenes in Bad Girl were a true test for her. Her character, Romi, a 50-year-old CEO of a tech company whose sex life isn’t as fulfilled as she would like, embarks on a journey of self-discovery, exploring her desires with a 20-year-old intern played by Harris Dickinson. This cinematic journey is filled with explicit scenes such as a simulated orgasm, masturbation, and even licking milk from a saucer. But if you think this is just a role for Nicole Kidman, you’re mistaken: the shooting was not only emotionally challenging but physically exhausting.

"It was harder than Eyes Wide Shut," she confessed. "There were too many close-ups. They completely undressed me." It seems the film's director wasn't looking to make another "hot" movie for spectacle's sake, but instead immersed his protagonist in the deepest and sometimes painful corners of human nature, including through explicit scenes.

And while these scenes of unusual openness may have been the main topic of discussion about the film, Kidman sees them as a powerful tool for expressing deep personal freedom. For her, the film was an act of liberation — not only for her character but also for herself as a woman, actress, and person. In this context, *Bad Girl is not just an erotic thriller, but a deep reflection on the search for true freedom in personal life and sexuality.

Nicole also shared personal reflections on aging and life changes. "Life hits you every year: the loss of parents, raising children, marriage. In the end, you wake up at 3 a.m., crying and gasping for air. That happens to me too, and it’s definitely a journey," said the actress. Her openness about this topic further shows how multifaceted and authentic she is, not hiding her vulnerabilities.

Bad Girl is not just a film. It is a bold, uncompromising look at female sexuality, the desire to be heard and seen. It’s a journey that asks viewers not only for courage but also openness to topics that typically remain outside public discussion. And if this film has been an important step in Kidman’s personal growth, it will be a revelation for audiences that leaves an indelible mark on their memories.

If Nicole Kidman continues to choose such roles, we can be sure her career will keep inspiring and surprising audiences around the world.