Gwyneth Paltrow criticizes intimacy coordinators in acting

Gwyneth Paltrow recently expressed her disagreement with Blake Lively's views on intimacy coordinators in film productions. Lively believes that having an intimacy coordinator is essential for ensuring safety and comfort during intimate scenes. In contrast, Paltrow feels that this practice can hinder artistic expression. While promoting her upcoming film "Marty Supreme," Paltrow shared her surprise at the existence of intimacy coordinators. She revealed that she found their presence to be restricting when filming intimate scenes with Timothée Chalamet, stating she preferred the more casual approach from her earlier career. Paltrow's comments come amid Lively's ongoing legal dispute with Justin Baldoni. Lively has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of their movie "It Ends With Us." This accusation has led to a significant legal battle, including counterclaims from Baldoni. Lively has emphasized the importance of intimacy coordinators in the past, stating that just as stunts and dance scenes are choreographed, so too should intimate scenes be carefully planned for everyone's safety. The dispute between Paltrow and Lively highlights differing opinions on this evolving aspect of film production. The Screen Actors Guild and others have begun encouraging the use of intimacy coordinators to create a comfortable working environment on set, especially after the #MeToo movement. As the debate continues, both actresses remain firm in their beliefs, with implications for how such scenes are handled in the future.