Emily Osment Asked for Intimacy Coordinator on ‘Young Sheldon’ Because Costar Montana Jordan Was Just 18
Actress Emily Osment requested an intimacy coordinator on the set of 'Young Sheldon' to ensure the comfort of her younger costar, Montana Jordan. The production team admitted they initially overlooked the need for a coordinator because the show did not feature explicit sexual content.
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The story highlights evolving workplace standards in the entertainment industry regarding consent and professional boundaries, even in non-explicit productions.
Image. 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 .
Osment recalled that Jordan was 18 during their early romantic scenes. In excerpts published by TheWrap , she described him as sweet and worried that he might quietly tolerate discomfort.
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