Nicole Kidman’s Holland costar Rachel Sennott has shared glowing praise for her performance in the erotic drama Babygirl, which notably failed to secure any Academy Award nominations. Directed by Mimi Cave, Holland is an upcoming thriller where Kidman plays Nancy Vandergroot, a teacher unraveling shocking secrets about her husband in a quiet Midwestern town. This latest collaboration with Cave marks a departure from Kidman’s high-powered portrayal of Romy in Halina Reijn’s Babygirl, a provocative film about a successful CEO caught in a scandalous affair with her much younger intern, played by Harris Dickinson.

In an interview with Screen Rant’s Tatiana Hullender at Sundance, Sennott praises Kidman’s Babygirl performance and shares her admiration for the renowned actor. The Bottoms star recently featured in another erotic drama, Bunnylovr, which premiered at Sundance this year. Speaking about the experience of working alongside Kidman on Holland, Sennott gushes about how inspiring it was to witness Kidman’s talent firsthand. Here’s what she had to say:

Loving it! She is amazing. I mean, she’s iconic. We love her. I was blown away by her performance in Babygirl. I mean, I’m blown away by her entire career. I’m obsessed with her, and so to get to meet her and work with her was incredible.

What Sennott’s Praise For Kidman Means

Divisive, Daring, & Still Making Waves

Despite Kidman’s compelling performance, Babygirl received no Oscar nominations. While critic reviews for Babygirl praised the erotic drama’s exploration of desire, power, and freedom, the audience response to Halina Reijn’s latest work was much more divisive, with the film holding a 48% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics admired Babygirl‘s exhilarating provocation and Kidman’s unabashed portrayal of a professional woman on an unrelenting path to Sєxual empowerment, but audience reviews frequently criticized the lack of chemistry and the narrative’s loose threads. Despite its mixed reception, Babygirl has become one of A24’s highest-grossing movies with an impressive box office performance.

The lack of Oscar nominations for Babygirl could stem from its marketing, which framed the film as a high-stakes erotic thriller. Audiences expecting psychoSєxual exploits akin to Fatal Attraction or Basic Instinct instead encountered a more subdued and introspective exploration of its themes. This marketing and subsequent reception may have influenced the Academy’s decision, highlighting the ongoing challenges that unconventional films face in gaining recognition from traditional award spaces. Even so, Babygirl further cemented Kidman’s reputation as an actor unafraid to take creative risks, solidifying her status as a bold and enduring force in Hollywood.

Our Take On Sennott’s Praise For Kidman

Generations Of Hollywood Trailblazers Come Together

Sennott’s love for Kidman highlights how the seasoned actor’s fearlessness in tackling unconventional stories inspires audiences and fellow actors alike. While Babygirl didn’t get the Oscars’ attention, Kidman’s bold performance and the film’s playful exploration of desire and Sєxuality have kept people talking. Known for her own edgy role in the satirical queer comedy Bottoms, Sennott’s praise for Kidman is a heartfelt insight into the industry’s growing network of women actors, directors, and writers. Together, they champion visionary filmmaking that pushes boundaries, challenges norms, and delivers imaginative, groundbreaking stories to audiences around the world.