Gemma Arterton reveals all her sex scenes were done with a ‘love coach’ in the wake of the #MeToo movement

Bond girl Gemma Arterton has revealed that all her sex scenes are now carefully choreographed by intimacy coordinators in the wake of the #MeToo movement.

And the 38-year-old actress highlighted the stark contrast to her experiences as a young performer who was not given a say in whether she did an intimate scene or not.

Arterton, best known for playing intelligence agent Strawberry Fields in the 2008 Bond film Quantum Of Solace, said: ‘Once a sex scene was just thrown at me.

“Like, ‘This is what’s going to happen,’ and I did it. It wouldn’t happen now, with intimacy coordinators.’

‘I’m really glad we have intimacy coordinators now. It removes the unknown.

‘There is no ambiguity. It feels a bit prescriptive, but then it’s like learning an accent, a fight or a dance – you have to go through the movements first, then you make it feel more spontaneous and relaxed.’

Bond girl Gemma Arterton has revealed that all her sex scenes are now carefully choreographed by intimacy coordinators in the wake of the #MeToo movement

Arterton, best known for playing intelligence agent Strawberry Fields in the 2008 Bond film Quantum Of Solace, has said intimacy coordinators have been a great addition to sets.

Arterton also revealed that at the top of every movie call sheet now, there’s a confidential line to call if an actor is going through something

The actress told Times magazine that she still worries about the effects of sex scenes on younger actors. “I said no (to a sex scene) another time when I felt a bit more empowered,” she said.

‘That’s why I’m worried about younger actors or replaceable actors. I’ve heard stories from actor friends who are less established or starting out where they felt like they couldn’t say anything because they’d get fired. It’s really terrible’.

She revealed other ways the film industry has changed since the rise of the #MeToo movement, which gave a voice to survivors of sexual harassment and violence.

She added: ‘At the top of every call sheet is a number you can call if you need to go through something.

“It is completely anonymous. It’s really amazing because it wasn’t there before. There have been lots of changes. If there is bullying, there are businesses you can contact.’

Arterton stars in new thriller Culprits, which will be available to stream on ITVX from 19 December.