‘Expert of sex scenes’ Michael Douglas questions intimacy coordinators

‘Expert of sex scenes’ Michael Douglas questions intimacy coordinators

Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas is no stranger to sex scenes — and on the edge of 80, the star is sharing his thoughts on onscreen intimacy. Per The Telegraph, the actor, 79 admitted that while he’s personally “past the age where I’ve got to worry about that,” he considers the concept of onset intimacy coordinators “interesting” and perhaps … Read more

Ewan McGregor: Why intimacy coordinators were necessary for sex scene with wife Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Ewan McGregor: Why intimacy coordinators were necessary for sex scene with wife Mary Elizabeth Winstead

The love on the screen is not so lovely behind the scenes. Ewan McGregor is no stranger to sex scenes, and believes that intimacy coordinators are a necessity on set — especially when he’s acting alongside his wife, Mary Elizabeth Winstead. The Scottish actor, 52, and the “Birds of Prey” actress, 39, star in the upcoming … Read more

Intimacy coordinators now need actors’ consent to discuss sex scenes publicly — or get the boot: SAG-AFTRA

Intimacy coordinators now need actors’ consent to discuss sex scenes publicly — or get the boot: SAG-AFTRA

Things are getting pretty intimate. A new SAG-AFTRA rule now requires intimacy coordinators to get consent from actors before publicly speaking about their sex scenes. “Intimacy coordinators are a crucial resource on any set to ensure the protection of our members working in intimate scenes,” a SAG-AFTRA spokesperson told Deadline. “Intimacy coordinators should maintain the … Read more