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A deep dive into the shifting landscape of sex and sexuality in Hollywood, as Gen Z's 'puriteens' transform the cultural conversation around on-screen intimacy.
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- According to a recent study, there has been a 40% decrease in sex scenes in films since the millennium, as a post-#MeToo Hollywood grapples with new norms around sexual content.
- Despite the 'prudish' reputation of Gen Z, the generation has also produced boundary-pushing films like 'Poor Things' and 'Saltburn', which feature explicit sex scenes starring high-profile actors like Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman.
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Daniel Craig, Nicole Kidman, Poor Things, Saltburn, Poor Things, Saltburn