Emily Osment Requested Intimacy Coordinator for Young Sheldon Kiss — SkimNews
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- Emily Osment requested an intimacy coordinator for kissing scenes with co-star Montana Jordan, citing discomfort with their age gap of 12 years.
- Montana Jordan was 18 while Osment was 30 when filming their initial episodes, a fact Osment described as making her uncomfortable.
- Director Alex Reid acknowledged the production "totally dropped the ball" by not having a coordinator initially and shared a photo showing the actors' discomfort between takes.
- Co-creator Steve Molaro stated Osment had "every right to ask" for the coordinator and that she eventually became comfortable without one.
- The fictional couple of Georgie and Mandy, played by Jordan and Osment, is now the focus of a new spinoff series, 'Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage'.
Why it matters: Osment's request highlights the evolving standards for on-set safety and consent in Hollywood, extending beyond explicit sex scenes to address power dynamics and comfort in any intimate performance. It sets a precedent for productions to proactively provide these resources, especially for younger or less experienced actors.
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