Florence Pugh Shares Nuanced Experiences with Intimacy Coordinators

In the past few years, intimacy coordinators have become an increasingly common presence on film sets, largely in response to the #MeToo movement in Hollywood. Now, high-profile actors like Jennifer Lawrence and Mikey Madison have weighed in on whether they prefer to work with these below-the-line workers.

Florence Pugh, the Oscar-nominated actress, has now added her own nuanced perspective on the matter. In a recent interview, Pugh discussed both her positive and negative experiences collaborating with intimacy coordinators. She explained that the role is not meant to "get in the way" or "make things more complicated", but rather to ensure everyone is comfortable and the creative process has meaning.

Pugh shared that she has had "good ones and bad ones" when it comes to intimacy coordinators. She recalled instances where she was asked to do things that were "completely inappropriate", even before the role was formally established. However, Pugh also praised the "fantastic" coordinators who helped craft the story and logistics behind the sex scenes, understanding "the dance of intimacy" in a way that was missing before.

Overall, Pugh believes the relatively new title of intimacy coordinator is still "figuring itself out", with room for improvement in some cases. But she has also had rewarding experiences where the coordinator provided an added layer of depth to the project, helping to make the intimate moments more meaningful and realistic.