Nicole Kidman’s Risqué Role in “Babygirl” Sparks Buzz
Following its premiere at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival, the film *Babygirl* generated significant headlines, largely due to Nicole Kidman’s candid discussion of the film’s graphic and erotic content. This marks a departure from Kidman’s previous roles, showcasing the Academy Award winner in a raw and vulnerable performance alongside a talented ensemble cast including Harris Dickinson, Antonio Banderas, and Sophie Wilde.
The film centers around Romy, a powerful CEO portrayed by Kidman, who embarks on a forbidden romance with her younger intern, Samuel. Their relationship explores complex power dynamics as their passionate affair unfolds, placing Romy’s career and family in jeopardy.
Meet the Cast:
* Nicole Kidman as Romy: Kidman plays the lead role of Romy, a high-powered CEO whose illicit affair with a younger intern throws her life into turmoil. This performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama in 2025. She most recently starred in *A Family Affair* and reprised her role as Queen Atlanna in *Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom*.
* Antonio Banderas as Jacob: Banderas portrays Romy’s seemingly supportive husband, Jacob, who initially remains unaware of his wife’s affair. Audiences recently saw Banderas in *Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny* and *Paddington in Peru*.
* Harris Dickinson as Samuel: Dickinson takes on the role of Samuel, the younger intern involved in the affair with Romy. The film’s trailer suggests a reversal of power dynamics, with Samuel setting the rules of their relationship. Comparisons to the *Fifty Shades of Grey* dynamic have been drawn. Dickinson’s recent credits include *The Iron Claw*, and he stars in the upcoming *Blitz*.
* Sophie Wilde as Esme: Wilde plays Esme, Romy’s assistant, representing a Gen-Z perspective within the narrative. She was recently seen in *Boy Swallows Universe*.
* Gaite Jansen as Heddar Scarlett: Jansen portrays Heddar, although details about her character remain undisclosed. Her most recent film appearance was in *Krazy House*.
*Babygirl* is slated for a Christmas Day release in theaters on December 25, 2025, before becoming available for streaming.