Nicole Kidman has finally addressed the infamous meme that suggests she’s celebrating her divorce from Tom Cruise. In an interview with British GQ for her Men of the Year cover story, Kidman revealed the truth behind the iconic 2001 image.
The iconic image was taken in 2001.
A Misconception Clarified
“That’s not true,” the Oscar winner said, dismissing the widely-held belief that she’s walking outside with her arms raised in relief after her divorce was finalized. “That was from a film. That wasn’t real life. I know that image!”
“That was from a film,” she claimed.
The Origin of the Meme
The meme, which made headlines in September after Jenna Dewan posted it on Instagram Stories following her divorce from Channing Tatum, appears to show Kidman wearing a patterned top, green capris, and sneakers.
Moving On
Kidman and Cruise were married from 1990 to 2001 and adopted two children, Isabella and Connor, during their relationship. After their divorce, Cruise went on to marry Katie Holmes, while Kidman began dating Keith Urban in 2005.
Kidman and Cruise were married from 1990 to 2001.
The duo adopted two children before calling it quits.
Setting the Record Straight (Again)
Kidman also addressed another viral moment – her peculiar clapping style at the 2017 Academy Awards. “I had a massive heavy borrowed ring on, and it was really painful, and I was scared of wrecking the jewelry,” she explained with a laugh.
Laughing Off Memes
Additionally, Kidman reacted to her frequently memed AMC ad about getting “back to the movies” post-pandemic. “I don’t mind comments because I’ll do anything for cinema,” she quipped.
Reflections on Life and Love
Kidman’s interview comes as she reflects on her life, marriage, and career. When asked about her relationship with Urban, she said, “I wake up at 3 a.m. crying and gasping” over their union. She also listed the things that keep her up at night, including “mortality, connection, life coming and hitting you, and loss of parents and raising children and marriage.”
