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 📸”. Kidman’s montage looks like a fitting nod to the journey that would take her from Australian teen actress to one of Hollywood’s most celebrated talents.
Celebrating Nicole’s authenticity, a fan wrote: “Queen Nicole 👸👏💐.”
(Photo by HECTOR MATA/AFP via Getty Images)Another fan commented: “THE FIRST 60 MINUTES AUSTRALIA!!!! i watched it a few days ago what a coincidence🥹🥹🥹❤️❤️❤️❤️”
A third fan chimed in and wrote: “A goddess then, now and forever.❤️”
Another fan wrote: “SLAY QUEEN”. One more fan lovingly wrote: “Stunning, gorgeous and classy forever 🔥😍❤️”
A few fans also urged Kidman to bring back her iconic curly hair.
From Australian Teen to Hollywood Newcomer
(Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)At 58, Kidman continues to reign as a Hollywood powerhouse, starring in projects from “The Perfect Couple” to the Oscar buzz-generating “Babygirl,” along with the upcoming second season of “Nine Perfect Strangers” & a “Practical Magic” sequel.
(Photo by Warner Brothers/Getty Images)But in the early ’80s, she was a relatively unknown teenager in Australia, sporting a halo of curls & starring in her first screen role in the family drama “Bush Christmas.”
Breakthrough Role in ‘Dead Calm’
(LEE CELANO/AFP via Getty Images)Over the next six years, Kidman took on a variety of minor roles, building her experience & industry reputation.
Photo by Kevin Winter/ImageDirect.Her breakout came with the 1989 thriller “Dead Calm,” which caught Hollywood’s attention & paved the way for bigger opportunities.
Racing Into Stardom & Lasting Legacy
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Cast members (L to R) Julianne Moore, Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman pose for a group portraitKidman’s role in “Dead Calm” led to “Days of Thunder,” where she met Tom Cruise. The two married shortly after, and she quickly rose to A-list status.
(Photo by Gramercy/Getty Images)From there, she delivered acclaimed performances in films like “To Die For,” “The Portrait of a Lady,” “Eyes Wide Shut,” “Moulin Rouge!,” “The Others,” & “The Hours,” solidifying her legacy as one of the most versatile & bankable stars in Hollywood.
Kidman Opens Up About Life, Loss & Family in Candid Interview
(Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)In November 2024, the 57-year-old “Babygirl” actress shared heartfelt reflections in a new interview with GQ.
“Mortality. Connection. Life coming and hitting you,” she said, describing the emotions she feels more deeply than ever. “And [the] loss of parents and raising children and marriage and all of the things that go into making you a fully sentient human. I’m in all of those places. So life is, whew. It’s definitely a journey.”
(Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)Kidman’s 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. “And it hits you as you get older how … it’s a wake up at 3 a.m. crying and gasping kind of thing,” she said. “If you’re in it and not numbing yourself to it. And I’m in it. Fully in it.”
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PHOTOS: Nicole Kidman Shares Rare Throwback Pics From Early Hollywood Days