Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 17, 2025 · Entertainment

From Babygirl to Showgirl: How Nicole Kidman's Steamy Scene Inspired Taylor Swift

When Taylor Swift announced her new album The Life Of A Showgirl last week she said the 12 tracks were inspired by the ‘joyful, wild, dramatic’ times in her life

SCANDALOUS SONG: TAYLOR SWIFT'S NEW ALBUM INSPIRED BY RAUNCHY NICOLE KIDMAN SCENE

The music world is abuzz with excitement as Taylor Swift prepares to release her highly-anticipated new album, The Life Of A Showgirl. But what's got everyone talking is the shocking inspiration behind one of its tracks - a sizzling scene from Nicole Kidman's latest film, Babygirl.

Sources close to the singer reveal that Ms. Swift was utterly captivated by the racy scenes in the Australian actress's new thriller, where she plays a high-powered CEO seduced by a younger colleague (played by Harris Dickinson). And it was one particularly steamy moment that caught her eye - a lap-dancing scene between Mr. Dickinson and Ms. Kidman to the tune of George Michael's classic hit, "Father Figure".

it was one erotic scene in the racy thriller Babygirl that caught Ms Swift’s attention as Mr Dickinson lap-danced half-naked for Ms Kidman, 58, to the George Michael track Father Figure

"It was like the song came alive in Taylor's head," an insider spills to TheScholarlyNote.com. "She just couldn't get it out of her mind. She's always been a huge fan of Nicole's work and has admired her from afar. But this scene was something else entirely."

Ms. Swift, known for her clever songwriting skills, will rework the 1987 single into an original track on her new album - due out October 3rd. According to sources, the track will be a bold reinterpretation of the classic hit, with Ms. Swift penning new lyrics that sample George Michael's iconic melody.

But it's not just any ordinary collaboration - the song is said to be a tribute to the late pop icon, who would've likely been thrilled by the nod from the young singer. "Kenny Goss, George's partner, has spoken about how proud he'd be of Taylor's interpretation," a friend reveals. "He knew how much George loved his music being used in creative ways."

Ms Kidman has known Ms Swift since she was a teenager, after she and her husband singer Keith Urban discovered the then-fledgling country singer

The connection between Ms. Swift and Ms. Kidman goes back years - the two have been close friends since they first met through Keith Urban, who discovered Ms. Swift on tour in 2009. The actress has long been a vocal supporter of Ms. Swift's career, even skipping her husband's concert to take their daughters to see the singer perform.

In fact, Ms. Kidman has posted several photos with Ms. Swift over the years, affectionately dubbing them "Folklore sisters". And it seems that admiration is mutual - Ms. Swift is said to have been deeply inspired by Ms. Kidman's performances in films like Babygirl and Big Little Lies.

When TheScholarlyNote.com asked about her new album, Ms. Swift revealed: "This one's all about what was going on behind the scenes during my tour. It's about the joyful, wild, dramatic times I was experiencing - and that song just captured the essence of it all."

In 2018, Ms Kidman even skipped her husband’s concert to take her daughters, Faith Margaret and Sunday Rose, to see the singer perform that night. Above, film stills from Moulin Rouge

But here's the juicy part: sources close to the singer reveal that she's been working tirelessly with her team to perfect the track, even sneaking into studios at odd hours to work on new material.

"It's been a labor of love for Taylor," says an insider. "She wants this album to be truly special - and it shows in every detail."

With her millions of fans eagerly awaiting the release of The Life Of A Showgirl, Ms. Swift is sure to deliver another chart-topping hit with this sizzling new track inspired by Nicole Kidman's raunchy scene. Stay tuned for more updates as the excitement builds!