Florence Pugh Discusses Using Intimacy Coordinators When Filming Sex Scenes

Florence Pugh Discusses Using Intimacy Coordinators When Filming Sex Scenes

Florence Pugh
Intimately Yours
… Opens Up About Intimacy Coordinators on Set

Published November 11, 2025 7:18 AM PST

Play video content

The Louis Theroux Podcast

Florence Pugh’s keeping it real about intimacy coordinators — she’s had the good, the bad, and the seriously awkward … including one who managed to make things more uncomfortable than the sex scene itself!

The actress explained on “The Louis Theroux Podcast” that the whole gig of intimacy coordinators is still figuring itself out — something that was evident after the not-so-great experience where one person was hanging on set in a way that wasn’t helpful.

While reflecting on “completely inappropriate” instances on set, Florence admitted that coordinators were a game-changer at the end of the day — saying they helped turn sequences more into a dance of intimacy rather than a plain ol’ awkward sex scene.

She told Theroux — a British-American documentary journalist — it’s also because of them everything’s mapped out in the contract — from the type of nudity to every single move — so everyone knows exactly what’s happening, no surprises included.

Florence said she’s shot plenty of sex scenes without an intimacy coordinator … and while she’s always been confident in her own skin, she’s come full circle in understanding how they give women more control on set — especially since people label you a nightmare if you’re a problem.

Intimacy coordinators are still a mixed bag in Hollywood … some stars like Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lawrence say they don’t need ’em because they trust their costars to keep it professional. But for others, it’s a lifeline — having someone on set whose whole job is to have your back.

You can view the original article HERE.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Lands A Breitling Deal As His Brand Reaches New Heights
Giannis Antetokounmpo Lands A Breitling Deal As His Brand Reaches New Heights
Dominic Holland Turns His Golf Humour Book into a Father’s Day Charity Drive
Dominic Holland Turns His Golf Humour Book into a Father’s Day Charity Drive
Gisele Bündchen Returns to W Magazine Nearly Two Decades After Her Last Cover
Gisele Bündchen Returns to W Magazine Nearly Two Decades After Her Last Cover
Noah Beck Greets Summer with a Bittersweet Look Back at Winter
Noah Beck Greets Summer with a Bittersweet Look Back at Winter
Despina Mirou Ranks Among Top Global Contenders in Johnny Depp’s “The People’s Artist”
Despina Mirou Ranks Among Top Global Contenders in Johnny Depp’s “The People’s Artist”
Short Films in Focus: Trapped (with Sam Cutler-Kreutz)
Short Films in Focus: Trapped (with Sam Cutler-Kreutz)
Hulu’s “The Testaments” Returns to Gilead For Another Timely Tale About Privilege and Complicity 
Hulu’s “The Testaments” Returns to Gilead For Another Timely Tale About Privilege and Complicity 
Sundance 2026: Extra Geography, Filipiñana, The Huntress | Festivals & Awards
Sundance 2026: Extra Geography, Filipiñana, The Huntress | Festivals & Awards
“It was my favourite Foo Fighters show of our fucking lives”
“It was my favourite Foo Fighters show of our fucking lives”
Ariana Grande hits out at White House for using her music in “barbaric” and “inhumane” ICE video
Ariana Grande hits out at White House for using her music in “barbaric” and “inhumane” ICE video
‘Taskmaster’ announces Richard Ayoade and Matt Lucas for season 22
‘Taskmaster’ announces Richard Ayoade and Matt Lucas for season 22
The Rolling Stones team up with Marvel for exclusive ‘Foreign Tongues’ vinyl collector series
The Rolling Stones team up with Marvel for exclusive ‘Foreign Tongues’ vinyl collector series
Ohtani exits with knee inflammation, Roberts hopeful star can play Friday
Ohtani exits with knee inflammation, Roberts hopeful star can play Friday
White Sox beat Braves, move into 1st place in AL Central
White Sox beat Braves, move into 1st place in AL Central
How Online Slot Gaming Uses Design to Create Curiosity
How Online Slot Gaming Uses Design to Create Curiosity
Giants’ Schoen expecting Nabers to be ready for Week 1
Giants’ Schoen expecting Nabers to be ready for Week 1
Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 3 Exposes New Cracks in the Bowdens’ Fragile Facade
Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 3 Exposes New Cracks in the Bowdens’ Fragile Facade
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed Season 1 Episode 5 Pushes Paula Past the Point of No Return
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed Season 1 Episode 5 Pushes Paula Past the Point of No Return
What If FROM’s Smiling Monsters Are Powered by the Dead Children’s Nightmares?
What If FROM’s Smiling Monsters Are Powered by the Dead Children’s Nightmares?
7 Lessons Summer House MUST Learn From Vanderpump Rules’ Scandoval
7 Lessons Summer House MUST Learn From Vanderpump Rules’ Scandoval
10 Father’s Day Gifts at Tecovas, From Bestselling Boots to Elevated Basics
10 Father’s Day Gifts at Tecovas, From Bestselling Boots to Elevated Basics
7 Trader Joe’s Summer Skincare Dupes We Cannot Get Enough of
7 Trader Joe’s Summer Skincare Dupes We Cannot Get Enough of
Yes, You Too Can Own Taylor Swift’s “Stevie Knicks” T-Shirt
Yes, You Too Can Own Taylor Swift’s “Stevie Knicks” T-Shirt
Gisele Bündchen Back Where She Belongs After Nearly 20 Years
Gisele Bündchen Back Where She Belongs After Nearly 20 Years