Nicole Kidman, radiating a timeless glow, recently shared a stunning selfie, and it's got everyone talking! This post wasn't just any snapshot; it commemorated a significant anniversary, all while she navigates a very public separation from Keith Urban.
Kidman, now 58 years old, took to Instagram to showcase a black T-shirt featuring her iconic character Suzanne Stone from the 1995 film To Die For. The image of Suzanne, complete with her signature blonde bob and captivating smile, was proudly displayed. Nicole herself sported a similar hairstyle, her own blonde locks parted to the side, partially obscuring her face.
"To Die For #30thAnniversary #GusVanSant," she captioned the photo, a clear nod to the movie that propelled her to superstardom. The comments section exploded with admiration. Fans were quick to praise her beauty, with comments like "So iconic" and "The most beautiful woman in the world forever." One fan even exclaimed, "Freaking love this movie and your performance is...chef's kiss," while another simply declared her "Absolutely beautiful."
To Die For, directed by Gus Van Sant, also starred Joaquin Phoenix, Casey Affleck, and Matt Dillon. The film earned Kidman a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical and a BAFTA nomination. The dark comedy follows Kidman's character, Suzanne Stone, an ambitious weather girl. It's fascinating to learn that Kidman had to fight for the role, as she shared in an interview with Casey Affleck for Variety's Actors on Actors. She revealed, "No one thought I could do it, and I think the studio didn't want me, and I think it went through a bunch of other actors." She added, "I called Gus and I said, 'Please, give me the chance, I beg you,' because the writing was so strong."
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Casey Affleck, reflecting on his experience, mentioned it was one of his first on-screen roles. He said, "That was really fun and I was kind of spoiled because I thought that's what all movies would be like... Working with you and Gus and Joaquin, and obviously [film sets are] not all that great. But you put us at ease, 'cause it could have been such an intimidating environment for a 17-year-old kid who has never been on a movie set, really."
Kidman's post comes less than a month after news broke of her separation from Keith Urban, her husband since 2006. The couple's relationship has been a topic of public interest for years.
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Following the news, Keith Urban had to cancel a show in South Carolina during his High and Alive Tour. Event organizers released a statement explaining that Urban had been advised to cancel his performance due to laryngitis. Urban later apologized to his fans on social media, expressing his regret and promising to return when he could. He and Nicole share two daughters, Sunday, 17, and Faith, 14. In the divorce filing, Urban sought to be the primary residential parent, with plans to split holidays and family events equally.
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