Rob Lowe Critiques Modern Views on Sex Scenes in Films

The actor reflects on Hollywood's changing attitudes toward on-screen intimacy, citing Nicole Kidman's performance in 'Babygirl' as an example.

Rob Lowe discussed the decline of sex scenes in contemporary films during a conversation with Kristin Davis on his podcast, 'Literally!'.
Lowe questioned why Nicole Kidman's sex scenes in the 2024 film 'Babygirl' were labeled 'brave,' arguing that such scenes were once a norm in Hollywood.
The actor referenced the 'Page 73 Rule,' an old Hollywood trope where sex scenes were often inserted midway through scripts to address narrative lulls.
Nicole Kidman described 'Babygirl' as a groundbreaking exploration of female sexuality, particularly for women over 50, earning her critical acclaim and a Venice Film Festival award.
Lowe acknowledged the role of modern intimacy coordinators in allowing filmmakers to create more daring and authentic depictions of intimacy on screen.