The wild reason Nicole Kidman drank an entire glass of milk while accepting the Best Actress award at the 2025 National Board of Review Gala

2025 National Board of Review Gala, Tuesday night – I was absolutely thrilled and starstruck as I watched Nicole Kidman gracefully accept her Best Actress award! But then, oh boy, did she take the spotlight when she gulped down an entire glass of milk right there on stage! Talk about a moment that had everyone talking!

In a notable event, Liev Schreiber, her co-star from “The Perfect Couple,” handed over a distinguished award to the 57-year-old actress, who portrayed his onscreen spouse in the production.

She received acclaim in the “Best Actress” category following the release of her contemporary love story film titled Babygirl, which has sparked much conversation since its premiere on Christmas Day.

At the illustrious Cipriani 42nd Street, Nicole sipped an entire glass of milk as she delivered her acceptance speech on stage.

Though her unconventional behavior puzzled some, it was in fact an homage to a recently popular scene from Babygirl.

In the film, Nicole plays the role of Romy, a married business executive, who develops feelings for her younger intern, Samuel (portrayed by Harris Dickinson, aged 28). Their relationship blossoms into a passionate romance.

The movie is filled with quite steamy sequences, but there’s one specific scene that has become incredibly popular online – and surprisingly, it involves a glass of milk.

In a well-known moment, it was during their post-work drink gathering with coworkers that Samuel first attracted Romy’s attention.

The waiter brings a glass of milk to Romy, which she discovers was ordered by Samuel. This sweet gesture causes her to finish off the whole glass, all while Samuel looks on.

Leaving the bar, Samuel privately tells her, “You’re a good one,” establishing an intriguing power struggle as their relationship develops.

Exiting the bar, Samuel subtly praises her by saying, “You’re quite the good girl,” hinting at the complex power dynamics that will unfold in their growing relationship.

Strikingly, there are other milk-related scenes in the movie too. In one instance, Romy sensually licks milk from a dish, and later on, Samuel proceeds to lick the milk off Romy’s lips.

At the National Board of Review Gala, where a noteworthy bar scene was the talk of the town, Nicole playfully hinted at this when she finished off yet another glassful of milk.

As a playful reference to her character’s flirty moment, Nicole raised a glass of milk high for all to see, then confidently drank it straight from the glass on stage.

Subsequently, she triumphantly displayed her vacant glass towards the gathering at the annual film awards event, where exceptional cinematic achievements are honored.

Recently, Nicole discussed the frequent appearance of milk in Babygirl’s intimate scenes and explained that it symbolizes the affair itself.

In her recent interview with Hits Radio, she clarified that items like milk and cookies, along with other sensory experiences, are often employed as tools in power dynamics.

During filming of the famous bar scene, it was disclosed by the well-known Australian actress that she typically consumed about 16 glasses of milk.

Initially, when she glanced over the scene, her mind wondered about the number of glasses of milk she might need to consume, which she estimated to be around 15 or 16.

In a recent disclosure, Director Halina Reijn shared the source of inspiration behind the sensuous milk scene, as it turns out, a similar incident occurred to her during her thirties.

Halina, aged 49, remembered an evening out following one of her stage shows, where a well-known Belgian actor, significantly younger than herself, brought her a glass of milk.

She shared with W Magazine that she consumed it, and he simply departed. Intrigued by his boldness, she mused, “How on earth does he muster up the nerve?” She found the act quite sensual and amusing as well.

I proudly embraced the role of Babygirl, a performance that many have deemed my most sensual yet. However, the esteemed actress in me, known for Big Little Lies, found no apprehension when faced with this intriguing challenge.

She mentioned on The Graham Norton Show that what drew her to the movie was its perspective being from a woman’s point of view.

In the ’90s, many movies within our preferred genre were predominantly created from a masculine perspective. However, I strive to explore and appreciate stories that are reimagined and presented through the unique female gaze instead.

Host Graham inquired whether Nicole had any reservations regarding the filming of intimate scenes, yet she clarified that her eagerness was unwavering, and she sought opportunities to step outside her ‘personal boundaries’.

As a champion for women in the creative field, I found myself thoroughly captivated by this exceptional script. Not only does it deliver an engaging narrative, but its fearless approach resonates deeply with me. I’m all about challenging the status quo and stepping outside my comfort zone, so needless to say, I was thrilled!

Nonetheless, shooting the sensual sequences for Babygirl wasn’t without its difficulties; Nicole herself confessed that she needed a brief break during the particularly intense scenes.

As reported by The Sun, she expressed that the situation involved a great deal of mutual sharing and trust followed by feelings of frustration. In simpler terms, it seemed as if she was saying, “It got to a point where I just wanted some personal space.

At certain points during filming, I found myself expressing something along the lines of, “I no longer wish to reach climax. Keep your distance. I despise having to do this.

I’ve grown past any need for physical affection, even if it doesn’t come again. The constant presence of it had become exhausting, like an overwhelming fatigue.

The actors held a meeting with an intimacy advisor for the more sensual scenes, and Nicole feels that having a female director named Halina contributed to her ability to perform those scenes effectively.

She expressed that she felt deeply connected to the narrative, wanting to contribute to it and share it. Every fiber of her being was invested in this endeavor. We all took great pains to ensure its quality.

Throughout her 40-year profession, Nicole hasn’t shied away from venturing beyond conventional limits; she boldly participated in a sensual group scene in the 1999 movie “Eyes Wide Shut” alongside her then-spouse, Tom Cruise.

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