“It’s Not My Responsibility to Save Your Marriage”: Biodun Stephen Speaks on Actors’ Kissing Scenes
Nollywood filmmaker Biodun Stephen has stated that producers are not responsible for protecting actors' marriages from the tensions caused by on-screen romantic scenes. She argues that actors and their spouses must manage personal boundaries within the context of the profession.
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Nollywood filmmaker Biodun Stephen has addressed concerns over married actors kissing in movies.
She insisted that protecting an actor’s marriage is not the responsibility of producers and directors.
Biodun Stephen says producers and directors should not be blamed when actors’ on-screen kissing scenes become a source of tension in their marriages. Photos: Biodun Stephen. Source: Instagram Speaking about the issue, Stephen said actors and their spouses must understand the nature of the profession and manage their personal boundaries accordingly.
The filmmaker explained that kissing may sometimes be necessary to make a story believable, although it is not a major feature of her own filmmaking style .
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According to Stephen, actors sell emotions and chemistry to audiences, and such chemistry can sometimes involve romantic scenes.
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