Nicole Kidman is once again in the spotlight, but this time it’s due to her past. A cheeky comment she made during her divorce from Tom Cruise has gone viral as news spreads about her split from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage.
The comment dates back to her 2001 appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman. Kidman was promoting her film The Others, and the interview took a personal turn as Letterman asked her about her divorce from Cruise. Kidman, who stands at 5’11”, used the moment to joke about being able to wear heels now that she was no longer with Cruise, who is 5’7″. The audience loved it and applauded her witty response.
Despite the humor, Kidman’s reflections on her marriage to Cruise show it was complex. In various interviews, she’s described herself as “impulsive and naive” during that time. Their relationship began when she was just 23, with both stars wrapped in the Hollywood bubble. In a 2020 interview with The New York Times, she stated that they were happy together, even enjoying playful activities like go-kart racing after filming intense scenes.
Interestingly, Kidman also noted how being married to someone powerful like Cruise protected her from harassment in Hollywood, a reality she opened up about during the #MeToo movement. She said, “I married for love, but being married to an extremely powerful man kept me from being sexually harassed.”
Fast forward to now, and Kidman is facing another chapter in her life as she separates from Urban. Reports suggest she didn’t want this split, and she held on for as long as she could.
In light of these events, it’s intriguing to see how social media users are responding. Many fans are sharing their memories and nostalgia around her past relationships. The internet buzz speaks to a larger trend of reflecting on celebrity marriages.
As Kidman moves forward, there’s a chance to consider how these relationships have shaped her professionally and personally. The weight of past experiences often transforms how celebrities navigate their public and private lives.
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