In a recent interview with The New York Times, Oscar winner Kate Winslet expressed her support for the use of intimacy coordinators on film sets. Winslet revealed that she believes having an intimacy coordinator present during intimate scenes would have greatly benefited her throughout her career.
Winslet emphasized the importance of having someone in her corner to advocate for her during love scenes, partial nudity, and kissing scenes. She reflected on her early days in Hollywood, admitting that she lacked the confidence to speak up about her discomfort with certain aspects of filming intimate scenes.
Intimacy coordinators play a crucial role in working with directors and actors to plan and choreograph sex scenes and other intimate moments. Their primary focus is on ensuring the safety and comfort of the actors involved, as well as maintaining clear boundaries.
While Winslet has been a vocal supporter of intimacy coordinators, not all actors share the same sentiment. Actor Sean Bean recently sparked controversy by criticizing the role of intimacy coordinators, suggesting that they hinder the natural flow and spontaneity of intimate scenes.
Winslet's advocacy for intimacy coordinators comes as she promotes her new HBO series, 'The Regime.' The pilot episode is currently available for streaming on HBO Max, with new episodes airing on Sunday nights at 9 p.m. ET on HBO.
