Wednesday, September 16, 2026 - Lauren Miller Rogen is making headlines after revealing how she handled directing her husband, Seth Rogen, in romantic scenes with Anna Kendrick in the new comedy Babies.
Speaking at the Toronto International Film Festival, the filmmaker said she was completely unfazed and even encouraged the two actors to move closer during their kissing scenes.
Miller Rogen’s relaxed reaction quickly became one of the film’s standout behind-the-scenes stories. Kendrick and Seth Rogen also joked about the experience, while the director focused on making the scenes feel natural for their characters.
Babies, which stars Rogen and Kendrick as a married couple questioning whether to have children, premiered at TIFF this month.
The revelation is adding fresh attention to Babies as audiences discover the personal story behind the film.
Written and directed by Miller Rogen, the comedy explores modern relationships, friendship and the pressure surrounding parenthood, giving the movie a timely conversation beyond its romantic scenes.
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