Emily Osment Requested Intimacy Coordinator for Montana Jordan — SkimNews
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- Emily Osment requested an intimacy coordinator for her Young Sheldon co-star Montana Jordan, emphasizing his age—18 at the time—and calling him 'a baby' during filming.
- Montana Jordan was 18 when filming romantic scenes with Osment, who was 29, prompting her concern about his comfort and ability to voice discomfort.
- Alex Reid, a director on Young Sheldon, supported Osment’s request and admitted the production 'dropped the ball' by not having intimacy protocols in place.
- Steve Molaro, Young Sheldon’s co-creator, affirmed Osment had 'every right' to ask for an intimacy coordinator, though she later felt comfortable proceeding without one.
- Emily Osment drew on her experience as a former child actor to inform her protective stance, noting Jordan was 'such a sweet kid' who might 'eat his discomfort.'
Why it matters: Osment’s proactive step highlights a gap in standard production safeguards for young actors, especially as industry norms around intimacy coordination evolve. Her advocacy ensured a younger co-star had support, setting a precedent for on-set care even in non-explicit scenes.
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