Elizabeth Hurley, the famous actress, found herself in an unusual situation when her son, Damian, directed a film that featured some explicit scenes involving her. The movie raised eyebrows, but Elizabeth is defending both herself and her son against the backlash.
At 58, Elizabeth worked with her 22-year-old son Damian on his first film project. Damian had always wanted to direct a movie and asked his mother to star in it. Elizabeth agreed to join him, and they worked together on the project, which was filmed in the Caribbean over 18 days. Damian directed and filmed intimate scenes of his mother for the movie.
The film, an explicit thriller, attracted attention when its trailer was released in February, showing an intimate moment between Elizabeth and her co-star. Damian, who had previously photographed his mother for social media, explained that their background in show business helped them handle the controversy. He said they were desensitized to the criticism because of their shared experience in the industry.
Elizabeth agreed with Damian, saying that being photographed by someone who genuinely cares for her well-being made her feel comfortable. She also found it freeing to work with her son, especially since the script required actions she hadn’t frequently done on screen. Elizabeth added that working with family can be liberating, and she even expressed interest in doing it again in the future.
In Strictly Confidential, Elizabeth portrays a widow named Lily, who is caught up in a mysterious situation involving her daughter’s death and an affair with her daughter’s friend. Elizabeth defended the intimate scenes in the movie, saying they were necessary for the storyline, not just for shock value. Despite public criticism, Elizabeth found the experience empowering and professionally fulfilling.
Dr. Jenn Mann, a psychotherapist, suggested Elizabeth should maintain some modesty around her adult son. She believes the professional relationship might cross boundaries that are typical in a parent-child dynamic, offering advice on caution in such situations.
