On Friday, August 15, Nicole Kidman thrilled fans & Instagram followers with a rare set of throwback photos. The Oscar-winning star posted a retro video montage from her early days in showbiz, showing her fresh-faced beginnings before global fame.
Kidman’s Epic Throwback Gets Love From Fans
She captioned the post simply, “Flashback Friday ð¸”. Kidman’s montage looks like a fitting nod to the journey that would take her from Australian teen actress to one of Hollywoodâs most celebrated talents.
Celebrating Nicole’s authenticity, a fan wrote: “Queen Nicole ð¸ðð.”
Another fan commented: “THE FIRST 60 MINUTES AUSTRALIA!!!! i watched it a few days ago what a coincidenceð¥¹ð¥¹ð¥¹â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸”
A third fan chimed in and wrote: “A goddess then, now and forever.â¤ï¸”
Another fan wrote: “SLAY QUEEN”. One more fan lovingly wrote: “Stunning, gorgeous and classy forever ð¥ðâ¤ï¸”
A few fans also urged Kidman to bring back her iconic curly hair.
From Australian Teen to Hollywood Newcomer
At 58, Kidman continues to reign as a Hollywood powerhouse, starring in projects from âThe Perfect Coupleâ to the Oscar buzz-generating âBabygirl,â along with the upcoming second season of âNine Perfect Strangersâ & a âPractical Magicâ sequel.
But in the early â80s, she was a relatively unknown teenager in Australia, sporting a halo of curls & starring in her first screen role in the family drama âBush Christmas.â
Breakthrough Role in âDead Calmâ
Over the next six years, Kidman took on a variety of minor roles, building her experience & industry reputation.
Her breakout came with the 1989 thriller âDead Calm,â which caught Hollywoodâs attention & paved the way for bigger opportunities.
Racing Into Stardom & Lasting Legacy
Kidmanâs role in âDead Calmâ led to âDays of Thunder,â where she met Tom Cruise. The two married shortly after, and she quickly rose to A-list status.
From there, she delivered acclaimed performances in films like âTo Die For,â âThe Portrait of a Lady,â âEyes Wide Shut,â âMoulin Rouge!,â âThe Others,â & âThe Hours,â solidifying her legacy as one of the most versatile & bankable stars in Hollywood.
Kidman Opens Up About Life, Loss & Family in Candid Interview
In November 2024, the 57-year-old âBabygirlâ actress shared heartfelt reflections in a new interview with GQ.
âMortality. Connection. Life coming and hitting you,â she said, describing the emotions she feels more deeply than ever. âAnd [the] loss of parents and raising children and marriage and all of the things that go into making you a fully sentient human. Iâm in all of those places. So life is, whew. Itâs definitely a journey.â
Kidmanâs personal life mirrors the themes she discussed. She shares daughters Sunday Rose, 16, & Faith Margaret, 13, with her husband, country star Keith Urban. She is also mom to Bella, 31, & Connor, 29, from her previous marriage to Tom Cruise.
Reflecting on the impact of aging and the inevitability of loss, Kidman explained how deeply these realizations have affected her. âAnd it hits you as you get older how ⦠itâs a wake up at 3 a.m. crying and gasping kind of thing,â she said. âIf youâre in it and not numbing yourself to it. And Iâm in it. Fully in it.â
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