Emily Osment Asked for Intimacy Coordinator on ‘Young Sheldon’ Because Costar Montana Jordan Was Just 18 - Yahoo
Actress Emily Osment requested an intimacy coordinator on the set of 'Young Sheldon' due to the age gap between her and her co-star, Montana Jordan. She emphasized the importance of comfort and professional support during romantic scenes.
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Emily Osment says she asked for an intimacy coordinator on “Young Sheldon” because she was uneasy about filming romantic scenes with her younger costar, Montana Jordan.
Her account appears in Jessica Radloff’s new book, “Young Sheldon: The (Juicier-Than-Meemaw’s-Brisket) Inside Story of the Hit Comedy,” released October 20 by Grand Central Publishing .
Osment joined the CBS comedy during its fifth season as Mandy McAllister, the love interest of Jordan’s Georgie Cooper. Her first episode aired in January 2022.
Their follow-up comedy, “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage,” began its third season on October 8, 2026, according to CBS .
Emily Osment has revealed she requested an intimacy coordinator while filming “Young Sheldon” because of her “uncomfortable” age gap with co-star Montana Jordan:
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