Rob Lowe Says Actors Are Called ‘Brave’ Now for Doing Sex Scenes, but in ‘Our Day, It Was Required… There Was the Page 73 Rule’

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Rob Lowe interviewed Kristin Davis on his “Literally!” podcast, where they mused about the scarcity of sexually-charged films in modern Hollywood. Lowe recalled that his 1988 film “Masquerade” was discarded by the studio due to its explicit content, and he and Davis agreed that such a decision wouldn’t be made in today’s industry.

In a statement, Lowe expressed that there are fewer explicit love scenes in films today. However, he quickly retracted his statement after acknowledging that the movie ‘Babygirl’ from A24, which has been well-received, does contain such scenes.

Under the direction of Halina Reijn, the film “Babygirl” presents Nicole Kidman in a captivating role as a strong CEO whose world is turned upside down by a passionate relationship with a junior colleague (played by Harris Dickinson). Kidman’s portrayal earned her the Best Actress accolade at the Venice Film Festival. The movie contains explicit sexual content, reflecting Kidman’s character’s exploration of her dominant-submissive inclinations. John Lowe found the film compelling, yet intrigued by the audience’s reactions.

Lowe stated, ‘They’re praising her as being so courageous. She’s courageous because she had a romantic scene? It’s now considered brave? In our time, it was just part of the job.’

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Lowe commented, ‘People are calling her incredibly brave. Why is that? Because she did a love scene? That’s what they consider bravery today when in our era, it was simply expected.’

He explained, “In the past, a certain rule existed – scenes of an intimate nature would typically appear on page 73. So, when you received a script, your question was always, ‘Will I be required to be naked?’ You didn’t need to read the entire script because you could just flip to page 73, as that part of the story – the middle act – is the most challenging to develop. It was often handled in a predictable manner, like in the movie ‘Blue Lagoon’. But now, it takes real courage.

Expanding on the shifting social norms in Hollywood, Lowe remarked: “In times of upheaval, possibilities emerge. My perspective is that you should seize these moments and adapt to them. Disruption, surprisingly, can be an excellent period for constructing fresh ideas. If you’re agile enough and open-minded, it’s the ideal moment for innovation – not clinging to the past or trying to replicate yesterday, but envisioning what tomorrow might bring.

Watch Lowe’s full interview with Davis on the “Literally!” podcast in the video below.

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2025-03-01 02:46