House of the Dragon star Olivia Cooke is speaking out about an issue that continues to haunt the film and TV industry: how women are treated when they set boundaries in sex scenes. In a new interview, the actor called out the lingering stigma that labels women “difficult” or even “a bitch” simply for protecting themselves on set.

“Sex scenes put actors in really precarious and vulnerable situations. [Embarrassment is amplified] for those who are just starting out and don’t have the vocabulary to say what they’re not comfortable with. And for women, who’ll often get labelled ‘difficult’ or ‘a bitch’ for speaking up, a [good intimacy coordinator] will sense hesitation and become your voice.”

Cooke said intimacy coordinators have become invaluable, pointing out how remarkable it is t

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