Nicole Kidman Gives Rare Comment about Her Struggles after Split with Tom Cruise — Details

Nicole Kidman recently spoke candidly about the emotional aftermath of her divorce from Tom Cruise after over a decade of marriage. She highlighted the evening she won her first Oscar, a moment of triumph spoiled by her personal struggles.

In 2003, Nicole Kidman achieved a milestone in her career as she won her first Oscar for her performance as Virginia Woolf in "The Hours." She was a glamorous spectacle during the event as she smiled, accepting her award, but behind her facade was hiding a woman grappling with personal pain. On stage, Kidman broke into tears but quickly composed herself again.

Kidman admitted to facing personal challenges while achieving professional success during the time, as detailed in Dave Karger's book "50 Oscar Nights." Still, she smiled through the evening. As she was not the type to party till dawn, the actress wanted to go home. However, her colleagues persuaded her to attend the Vanity Fair afterparty, and so she did.

Recalling the experience, she described entering the party and holding the award in detail, noting she had a feeling of being utterly overwhelmed and emotional. Unfortunately, she couldn't fully relish the moment which should have been one of the happiest in her career. In hindsight, she expressed a sense of regret, wishing she could have been happier.

Kidman spent the latter part of the evening eating on the floor of her Beverly Hills Hotel room with her family. She found herself alone in bed before midnight after finalizing her divorce from Tom Cruise, her husband of 11 years.

Two years later, Kidman found herself in love yet again, this time in the arms of country star Keith Urban. The actress, now happily married to Urban, has found solace and joy in her relationship.

Speaking in a 2021 interview, Kidman gushed about Urban and credited him for keeping her grounded. "I mean, I honestly wouldn't be here without him, so I say that with incredible love and gratitude," she said. "He's my rock. He's my everything."

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban lead private lives despite being big names in the entertainment industry. They are raising two daughters away from the spotlight and only share rare glimpses of them.