Emma Corrin says the steamy intimate scenes in drama Lady Chatterley’s Lover were ‘really beautiful’

They have taken on the eponymous leading role in the new drama Lady Chatterley’s Lover.

And Emma Corrin, 26, described the sex scenes in the film as “really beautiful” as they touched on the barrier-breaking nature of the film, showing a woman in control of her sexuality.

The Crown star, who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, also touched on the empowering nature of the film, explaining that it shows that “it’s okay for women to want pleasure.”

‘It’s okay to want pleasure’: Emma Corrin says steamy, intimate scenes in new drama Lady Chatterley’s Lover are ‘really beautiful’

The film is based on the 1928 novel by English author DH Lawrence and is known for its explicit depictions of sex, the use of four-letter words, and the depiction of a relationship between an upper-class woman and a working-class man.

The uncensored version was infamously banned in the UK at the time for its risqué nature.

Emma, ​​who plays Lady Constance ‘Connie’ Chatterley, stars opposite Jack O’Connell in the film, who plays Oliver Mellors.

On screen: Emma plays Lady Constance ‘Connie’ Chatterley in the film, which is based on the 1928 novel by English author DH Lawrence.

Steamy: The film features full frontal nudity of the two lead actors, which Jack O’Connell adds: “It was definitely a campaign towards some form of equality.”

speaking to People about the power the film gives women, they explained, “A journey I think a lot of women take is finding that power in their sexuality and also knowing that it’s okay to want pleasure and to strive for pleasure.”

“And let that be something really powerful and beautiful and not something that you absolutely shouldn’t acknowledge, or feel bad about, or be ashamed of.”

Emma went on to say that the sex scenes are “a really beautiful thing” and empower the actors and the audience.

Empowerment: Speaking to People about the power the film gives women, Emma explained, “A journey I think a lot of women take is finding that power in their sexuality, and also knowing that it’s okay to want pleasure and to work for it.” . Pleasure

“I really loved that the story focuses on female pleasure and sex,” they told the The times in intimate scenes.

The film features full frontal nudity of the two lead actors, which Jack adds: “It was definitely a campaign towards some form of equality.”

Last week, Emma took to Instagram to give fans a glimpse of the making of the Netflix movie, posting a behind-the-scenes fun in a hairnet and robe on set.

And joking about the racy nature of the film, captioning a snap: “Any child conceived after seeing this movie should be named Emma.”

Backstage: Emma Corrin donned a hairnet and robe and was seen having fun in hilarious behind-the-scenes snaps as they celebrated the launch of Lady Chatterley’s Lover on Friday