Elizabeth Hurley and her son Damian have come under furious criticism from a professional psychotherapist over their controversial new film collaboration in which the actress was directed by her child while performing a lesbian sex scene.
Elizabeth, 58, raised eyebrows for her steamy scene with another woman in the steamy trailer for her upcoming film Strictly Confidential; which was made by his son Damian, 21 years old.
While Elizabeth claimed to feel “liberated” by having a family member present to film the naughty scenes, Couples Therapy star Dr Jenn Mann criticized her actions.
According to the licensed marriage, family and child therapist, filming the scenes constitutes a major rift between parent and child, and she advises against simulating sex in front of your child.
While Elizabeth Hurley claimed to feel “liberated” by having a family member present to film the naughty scenes, Couples Therapy star Dr Jenn Mann (pictured) criticized her actions.
Strictly Confidential shows the actress warming up with another woman, in scenes filmed and directed by her son, a model and aspiring filmmaker.
Jennifer said TMZ she found the actress’s comments about the scenes “liberating,” “weird” — and not aligned with a healthy parent-child dynamic.
She told the publication that, in her opinion, although Damian was an adult, directing his own mother’s erotic scenes crossed some boundaries between parent and child.
Elizabeth, who shares Damian with ex Steve Bing, previously told Access Hollywood that she felt “safe and cared for” while filming the film.
“It’s relaxing to know that there’s someone behind the camera looking out for you,” the Austin Powers star explained, adding that it was especially important while filming this movie.
“Because the things that his script required me to do in this movie weren’t necessarily always done in movies many times before – but having him there meant I felt safe and taken care of.” , she said.
The actress added: It’s quite liberating to work with your family, maybe I’ll do it again.
Damian agreed with his mother, telling the publication that he didn’t find the controversial scene problematic.
“We felt in our comfort zone, it’s very strange. I also think when you’re shooting an independent film, you have 18 days to shoot, every second counts,” he shared. “You can’t sit around thinking about scenes and thinking ‘What if?’
Elizabeth, who shares Damian (pictured) with ex Steve Bing, previously told Access Hollywood that she felt “safe and cared for” while filming the film.
The actress showed off her racier side in a breathtaking sex scene in the first trailer for Strictly Confidential, her son Damian’s directorial debut.
Damian revealed his mum Elizabeth ‘promised’ to star in his first picture years ago, and when she was given the green light she ‘dropped everything’ to take part
This isn’t the first time the mother-son duo has raised eyebrows. In 2018, she revealed that the secret photographer behind her bikini Instagram posts was actually her only son.
The director and model spoke to People about the film earlier this year, revealing that her mother Elizabeth had “promised” to star in her first film years ago, and when the green light was given, she “dropped everything” to do so. participate.
He praised his mother in a heartfelt Instagram post, writing: “Everyone involved deserves public statements of adoration (all of which will come in due time), but right now I want to worship @ElizabethHurley1 who during the directing my very first short film. in 2010 (when I was 8 years old), she promised me that she would be in my first feature film; true to her word, as soon as this film received the green light, mom dropped everything and rushed to the beautiful Caribbean to help. Working together was a dream.
The mystery drama – directed by Damian, 21 – follows Mia, played by Georgia Lock, as she is drawn into a “world of sex, duplicity and betrayal” while trying to uncover the mystery surrounding her husband’s suicide. best friend Rebecca.
The trailer shows Mia returning to the exotic Caribbean island where Rebecca died, and as well as discovering old passions, she promises to learn the truth about her friend’s death.
In the trailer, Elizabeth’s character, Lil, is seduced by Natasha, played by actress Pear Chiravara.
This isn’t the first time the mother-son duo has raised eyebrows. In 2018, she revealed that the secret photographer behind her seemingly endless stream of bikini posts on Instagram was actually her only son.
Damian’s shadow is even visible in some images, where she frolics on the beach in a two-piece swimsuit.
She made the revelation after uploading a series of steamy holiday snaps of herself braless and in a bikini for Valentine’s Day.
Strictly Confidential will be released in theaters and on Prime Video on April 5.