Nicole Kidman'S Milky Nod To 'Babygirl': An Award Show Moment To Remember on OnlyLikeFans

Nicole Kidman's Theatrical Callback

Nicole Kidman brought a taste of her film world to the real world, delivering a memorable moment at the National Board of Review Gala in NYC on January 7. The 57-year-old actress, honored for her role in the A24 erotic thriller Babygirl, paid tribute to a steamy scene from the film in her acceptance speech.

Kidman, with a wry smile, raised a glass of milk to the audience, echoing a pivotal moment from Babygirl. "I’m going to raise a glass of milk to all of the baby girls in the room," she quipped, drawing cheers as she downed the milk in one swift gulp. This playful nod was her way of acknowledging the film's provocative narrative.

“Good girl,” she added with a wink before making her exit, leaving the audience in awe.

Milk and Mystery: The Babygirl Scene

In the movie, Kidman's character, Romy, a successful CEO and devoted mother, shares an intense interaction with intern Samuel, played by Harris Dickinson. The scene, where Romy drinks a glass of milk delivered by Samuel, is both intimate and tense, symbolizing the complexity of their relationship. The pair's charged eye contact during the scene has resonated with audiences.

This intriguing scene wasn't just fictional drama. Director Halina Reijn, who also co-produced and wrote the film, shared that it was based on a surreal encounter from her life. She recounted to IndieWire how a young Belgian actor once daringly sent her a glass of milk at a bar, an act she found unexpectedly thrilling.

From Screen to Life

Reijn's real-life experience infused the film with authenticity, making the milk scene a standout moment in Babygirl. Kidman, speaking to PEOPLE at the Gotham Awards, hinted that the film's intensity might be best enjoyed "alone," acknowledging its steamy, intimate nature.

As Babygirl continues its theatrical run, fans of the film and Kidman alike cherish how art and life blur in moments like these, with Kidman's onstage antics adding an extra layer of allure to the film's mystique.