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Florence Pugh: Intimacy Coordinators Make or Break Performances

11/13/2025

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Florence Pugh, the actress, discussed intimacy coordinators on Louis Theroux's podcast, noting mixed experiences.
She said, "I’m having fantastic experiences," but recalled a "s--- example" where a coordinator was unhelpful.
Pugh argued intimacy should be part of storytelling, not just filming a sex scene.
She concluded that effective coordinators enhance performances, noting there are good ones and bad ones.
She highlighted current projects, including Dune: Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday.

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Story summary

Florence Pugh, the actress, discussed intimacy coordinators on Louis Theroux's podcast, noting mixed experiences.
She said, "I’m having fantastic experiences," but recalled a "s--- example" where a coordinator was unhelpful.
Pugh argued intimacy should be part of storytelling, not just filming a sex scene.
She concluded that effective coordinators enhance performances, noting there are good ones and bad ones.
She highlighted current projects, including Dune: Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday.