Young Sheldon star Emily Osment asked for an intimacy coordinator over age gap with co-star

The Request

Emily Osment asked for an intimacy coordinator while filming "Young Sheldon" due to her concern over the age gap with co-star Montana Jordan. During their early episodes, Jordan was 18 years old and Osment was 30 years old. Osment stated that filming kissing scenes made her uncomfortable because Jordan was young. She spoke to producer Tim Marx about the issue. Although they could not get one immediately, an intimacy coordinator was present for later episodes as the characters' relationship grew. Osment noted that having one helped both actors feel at ease.

Director And Creator Reactions

Director Alex Reid admitted the crew dropped the ball on getting an intimacy coordinator for kissing scenes since the CBS series did not feature sex scenes. Reid shared a photo of the two actors looking away from each other between takes, noting that the early days were awkward because the actors barely knew each other. Co-creator Steve Molaro stated that Osment had every right to make the request and eventually grew comfortable without a coordinator. The fictional couple now leads their own spin-off series titled "Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage," even though the network initially worried about the age difference.

Context

Intimacy coordinators have become common on television and film sets to help actors feel safe and professional during romantic or physical scenes. Their role is to set clear boundaries and ensure proper communication between cast members. Books about behind-the-scenes production often reveal how television shows handle tricky situations during filming.