# Michael Douglas on trust for adult scenes

> Michael Douglas says trust is key for filming adult scenes after criticizing intimacy coordinators.
- Title: Michael Douglas on trust for adult scenes · LADbible
- Summary: Michael Douglas says trust is key for filming adult scenes after criticizing intimacy coordinators. Michael Douglas states trust, not intimacy coordinators…
- Keywords: michael douglas, intimacy coordinators, film scenes, trust, sex scenes, hollywood, basic instinct, fatal attraction, me too movement, harvey weinstein, entertainment, culture
- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/entertainment/celebrity/michael-douglas-most-important-element-filming-intimate-scenes-524739-20261103
- Published: 2026-11-03T00:21:36.221+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: michael douglas, intimacy coordinators, film scenes, trust, sex scenes, hollywood, basic instinct, fatal attraction, me too movement, harvey weinstein, entertainment, culture
## Michael Douglas reveals key element
Michael Douglas says trust is the most important element for filming adult scenes.

> The only way you can do [it], whether it’s an intimacy coordinator there or not, is with trust
## Douglas compares sex scenes to fight scenes
Douglas compares sex scenes to fight scenes, both carefully choreographed for safety and performance.

> Sex scenes are a lot like fight scenes. You know, fight scenes are choreographed. You know? I’ll hit here, boom, there. And sex scenes are the same way. Okay, I’m going to kiss you here, kiss you there.
## Douglas previously criticized intimacy coordinators
Douglas previously argued intimacy coordinators could interfere with filmmakers but admitted past issues with inappropriate behavior.

> I’m past the age where I’ve got to worry about that. But it’s interesting with all the intimacy co-ordinators. It feels like executives taking control away from filmmakers, but there have been some terrible faux pas and harassment.
## Douglas on past actor behavior
Douglas said actors who acted inappropriately with co-stars would get a reputation and be dealt with without coordinators.

> I’m sure there were people that overstepped their boundaries, but before, we seemed to take care of that ourselves. They would get a reputation and that would take care of them.
## Intimacy coordinators' role
Intimacy coordinators help actors create safe spaces and ensure consent during filming.

> An intimacy coordinator allows for consent and boundaries to exist within the space. When the actor is given the opportunity to say 'no' if they do not feel comfortable with a certain touch or moment of the intimate scene, it gives greater weight when they actually do say 'yes'.
## Key takeaway

Michael Douglas states trust, not intimacy coordinators, is essential for filming adult scenes.