Hollywood has a nasty habit of making Dominant/submissive (D/s) relationships look like either a toxic power trip or an over-the-top fantasy with whips, chains, and no real emotional depth. Now, along comes Babygirl, a film starring Nicole Kidman as a high-flying CEO entangled in a fiery D/s affair with her much younger intern, played by Harris Dickinson.
We’ve seen this dynamic before (Secretary, Fifty Shades of Grey, 9½ Weeks), but the real question is—does Babygirl actually get it right? Or is it just another movie that confuses “dominance” with being a controlling asshole? Let’s break it down.
Hollywood’s Obsession with D/s—And Why It’s Usually Wrong
First, let’s get one thing straight: a real D/s relationship isn’t just about power—it’s about trust, communication, and, let’s be honest, mind-blowing sex. But too often, movies either make the Dom a sociopathic control freak (9½ Weeks), or they take the BDSM out of it altogether (Pretty Woman—yes, that’s technically about a sex worker, but come on, we all know Edward had Dom energy).
Then there’s Fifty Shades of Grey, which somehow managed to make BDSM look… boring. Sorry, Christian Grey, but sending creepy emails and pulling out a contract isn’t exactly the height of kink.
How Babygirl Stands Out
So where does Babygirl land in all this? Well, for one, it flips the usual script by making the Dom a woman. Kidman’s character, Romy, is the one in control, calling the shots, and bending her young intern to her will. That alone makes it different from the typical “older, powerful man seduces young, naive woman” dynamic we’ve seen a hundred times before.
The film also dives into how power dynamics work outside the bedroom—the professional world, personal boundaries, the fine line between dominance and manipulation. And while that’s all well and good, let’s be honest, what we really want to know is… does the film actually get the sex right?
The Good, the Bad, and the Unrealistic
From what we’ve seen, Babygirl gets a lot of things right, but it still falls into some classic Hollywood traps. The sexual tension? Off the charts. The dynamic? Interesting. But like most films, it glosses over the emotional depth that real D/s relationships require.
In real life, being submissive doesn’t mean being weak, and being dominant isn’t about being a raging control freak. The best D/s relationships are built on mutual understanding, boundaries, and a whole lot of trust—something movies rarely explore in depth.
We reached out to Luxury Sweets and spoke to Ana, one of their most in-demand Dubai escorts, to get her take on Hollywood’s obsession with power dynamics.
“I’ve seen it all—men who think being dominant means barking orders, and others who are clueless about how to take control. The best Doms? They listen, they understand their partner’s desires, and they make it about mutual pleasure, not just their own ego. That’s the part movies always miss.”
Does Babygirl Get It Right?
Look, Babygirl is definitely a step up from Fifty Shades of Grey—the performances are stronger, the chemistry is hotter, and the gender-flip makes things interesting. But is it the most realistic portrayal of a D/s relationship? Not exactly.
It’s sexy, dramatic, and fun to watch, but like most movies, it leans more into fantasy than reality. If you’re looking for a true-to-life D/s film that nails both the emotional and physical aspects, you’re still better off watching Secretary. But if you just want to see Nicole Kidman take charge in the bedroom and a young intern lose his mind over it, Babygirl will definitely deliver.
