After 'Anora,' Why Is an Intimacy Coordinator Controversial?

Story by James Evenden

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After the controversy surrounding 'Anora,' the industry debates the role and impact of intimacy coordinators on set.

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Actress Mikey Madison, who starred in 'Anora,' prefers not to work with intimacy coordinators, sparking a debate on their necessity.
Intimacy coordinators are becoming increasingly common in Hollywood, but their presence can create tensions and raise concerns about creative control.

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Mikey Madison, Anora