Never doubt the power of a well-placed call from Nicole Kidman. During a recent appearance on the Reel Blend podcast, "Babygirl" filmmaker Halina Reijn shared a story about how her award-winning star helped secure the rights to a key soundtrack entry for their erotic thriller.

I drank it, and he just walked out. I thought, ‘How does this guy get the courage?’ ” Reijn recalled to ‘W Magazine’

Sometimes, the best on-screen stories are ones derived from real life – even if it involves a romantic glass of… milk.