Nicole Scherzinger passionately kisses co-star Tom Francis in steamy moment during their Sunset Boulevard performance after ‘working with intimacy coach for sex scenes’

Nicole Scherzinger is seen passionately kissing co-star Tom Francis during a steamy scene from their Sunset Boulevard performance at St James’ Theater, New York.

The Pussycat Dolls singer, 46, who portrays fading star Norma Desmond in the Broadway musical locked lips with actor Tom, 25, in his role as screenwriter Joe Gillis in a steamy scene from the show. 

Ahead of treading the boards, Nicole – who is engaged to rugby ace Thom Evans –  reportedly worked with an intimacy coach to help her with her sex scenes with her co-star amid the musical’s run in the West End. 

And it’s clear the hard work paid off as Nicole and Tom oozed chemistry in exclusive snaps from their award-winning performance, after the latest revival of the show headed to Broadway in October. 

Dressed in a black slip dress with a white bandage on her hand, Nicole appeared fully immersed in her role as she gazed at Tom, who donned a black suit with a white T-shirt.

The musical tells the story of silent-film star Norma, who dreams of making her comeback and enlists the help of a struggling screenwriter.

Nicole Scherzinger is seen passionately kissing co-star Tom Francis during a steamy scene from their Sunset Boulevard performance at St James’ Theater, New York

The Pussycat Dolls singer, 46, who portrays fading star Norma Desmond in the Broadway musical locked lips with actor Tom, 25, in his role as screenwriter Joe Gillis in a steamy scene from the show

It’s based on the 1950 film of the same name and first opened on London’s West End in 1993 starring Patti Lupone as Norma Desmond, with Glenn Close starring in the Broadway run in 1994.

Close also returned for the West End revival in 2016 and the Broadway revival in 2017, though Scherzinger, 46, starred in the 2023 West End revival.

She took home the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical, and following a successful preview run – taking in $1 million in the first week – the show opened in earnest in October at the St. James Theatre.

Nicole has received numerous standing ovations throughout her Broadway debut so far, including one, according to People, that lasted a whopping six minutes.

Last year, it was reported that theatre bosses hired award-winning movement director Ingrid Mackinnon to help prepare Nicole for her intimate scenes with her co-star Tom, according to The Sun.

An insider on the show told the publication: ‘Intimacy coordinators are mandatory now because actors need to feel safe with their co-stars.

‘In the past, people were taken advantage of, with actors crossing boundaries on stage.

Ahead of treading the boards, Nicole reportedly worked with an intimacy coach to help her with her sex scenes with her co-star [pictured with Nicole] amid the musical’s run in the West End 

Despite her passion with Tom onstage, Nicole is currently loved up with fiancé Thom Evans, with the couple getting engaged in June 2023

‘A coach helps to ensure no lines are blurred which helps stamp out sexual harassment in the entertainment industry.’ 

Despite her acclaimed performances, Nicole was recently booed at the end of one of her acclaimed Broadway performances after her support for Donald Trump was revealed.  

The New York City audience let their feelings known as the 46-year-old leading lady bowed to the crowd after her turn as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard earlier this month.

While most in the venue were cheering, a few audible boos also rang out, days after Nicole’s MAGA leanings became public knowledge. 

Scherzinger – who has had a history of puzzling political takes – was slammed over two posts. She complimented Russell Brand on a MAGA-inspired Christian hat, and liked a post by Robert F Kennedy Jr hailing the Trump administration. 

She broke her silence over the furor on Friday, taking to her Instagram story in a word salad apology. 

Despite her acclaimed performances, Nicole was recently booed at the end of one of her acclaimed Broadway performances after her support for Donald Trump was revealed 

Nicole recently admitted that despite her success in theatre, she had initially felt ‘discarded’ by the industry following her pop career

It did nothing to quell the anger of progressives furious at Scherzinger for having different beliefs to them, with some MAGA fans also irritated at her apparent flip-flop. 

Nicole recently admitted that despite her success in theatre, she had initially felt ‘discarded’ by the industry following her pop career. 

She told People: ‘I’m [46] years old. I’ve never been more strong — physically, mentally, emotionally. I’m in my prime. There is no better time for me to create work that is meaningful in this world. 

‘That’s the tragedy: is that you’re in the best place in your life. You’re so full, you have so much to give, and people have discarded you, and dismissed you and said ‘Your time’s up…”

Nicole then insisted that it has been her ‘lifelong dream’ to make it to The Great White Way, which comes after appearances in shows like Cats and Rent since her pop heyday.