Elizabeth Hurley says that acting in Strictly Confidential, an erotic thriller directed by her son, felt liberating.

In case you missed it, Hurley, who owns a swimwear line , came under fire back in 2018 after revealing that Damian Hurley was the photographer for an array of bikini pictures on her Instagram page.

Now, shes facing new criticism over their collaboration on some risqu moments in his upcoming film.

But in an Access Hollywood interview released Saturday, Elizabeth Hurley explained why their mother-son work relationship is ideal for her.

Who likes being photographed in [a] bikini? No one, Hurley said in the joint interview alongside her son. Its relaxing knowing someones behind the camera who looks out for you, which was the same on this movie, in a way.

Hurley shared that his script required her to do things that she hadnt often done on film before, but said that she felt safe and looked after with her son beside her.

She added: Its kind of liberating to work with your family. I may do it again.

The thriller flick, which marks Damian Hurleys debut feature, follows a woman who seeks to learn the truth about a friends suicide on the anniversary of her mysterious death.

A trailer released last month shows Elizabeth Hurley smooching co-star Pear Chiravara during one steamy scene.

Speaking to Access Hollywood, Damian Hurley acknowledged that some people have questioned their controversial work together, but insisted he and his mom arent fazed.

Show business has been a fundamental part of my entire life, so to us its just not a thing, he explained. Its part of business.

Strictly Confidential, which also stars Lauren McQueen, Freddie Thorp and Genevieve Gaunt, is set for release on April 5.