Director Halina Reijn reveals personal inspiration behind milk scene in Babygirl

Halina Reijn, director of "Babygirl," shared that a personal experience inspired a key scene in the film. In an interview, she recounted how a younger Belgian actor once sent her a glass of milk at a bar, which she found both funny and sensual. The film features Nicole Kidman as CEO Romy, who accepts milk from intern Samuel, played by Harris Dickinson. This scene reflects the film's theme of age-gap romance, joining a trend of similar stories in recent releases. Reijn discussed the normalization of age differences in relationships, emphasizing that women should not be confined by societal expectations. Kidman echoed this sentiment, highlighting the film's exploration of female power and identity. "Babygirl" is currently in theaters.