Nicole Kidman's new erotic thriller gives her a great chance to expand on her Eyes Wide Shut performance 25 years ago, with a story focusing on her.

While Kidman’s character Romy didn’t wear a pup hood or bark in Babygirl, the dog imagery intermixed with the Dom (me)/sub dynamics throughout the film felt at the very least like a nod to puppy play. (She eats that treat out of Samuel’s hand as he literally pets her!)

"A man directing this, it wouldn’t have been the same, because he can’t actually be in my body, but she can," she says of Halina Reijn

Nicole Kidman is savoring the success of her new film “Babygirl.” The Oscar-winning actor made a sultry reference to the erotic thriller as she was honored at a National Board of Review gala on Tuesday night in New York City,

Babygirl” could crack the door to upending office relationships. It’s a juicy story that practically begs to be on the cover of a tabloid.

The film follows their dominant/submissive dynamic, with scenes showing Kidman lapping milk from a saucer at Dickinson’s feet, masturbating, and in the throes of passion with her co-star. While Dickinson,

From Max Mara tailored coats to floor-length gowns, Kidman's wardrobe is nearly as mesmerising as the sexual tension of the film.