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Nicole Kidman, 57, Stuns with Natural Hair Reveal and Honest Wig Confession

May 22, 2025

12:26 P.M.

The Oscar winner addressed the buzz surrounding her Met Gala hairstyle and shared surprising details about her ever-changing looks.

During a recent appearance on Australia's Channel Seven's "Sunrise," Nicole Kidman responded to speculation about her dramatic hairstyle at the Met Gala earlier this month. The 57-year-old actress cleared up questions about whether her striking cut was real and explained the reasons behind another recent hair transformation.

In the interview, Kidman talked about her Met Gala appearance, where she sported a two-tone pixie cut with a side part and long bangs.

Many fans suspected the bold style was a wig, and the actress confirmed it was. "Everyone's like, 'Did you chop your hair off?' I'm like, 'No, I did not,'" she said.

Kidman, known for dramatically shifting her hairstyles for film and television, also discussed her new look for the second season of Hulu's "Nine Perfect Strangers," which premiered on May 21.

Her character, Masha Dmitrichenko, returns with an icy blond bob and blunt bangs. The actress said Masha always has to reinvent herself, and the updated style reflects that evolution. "She needed to come in and go, 'Okay,'" Kidman explained, noting that she herself adores changing hairdos.

Sitting beside her during the interview, co-star Murray Bartlett called the transformation "epic" and added that there were gasps on set when she walked in. Kidman added, "[She's] coming in [like a] boss."

However, offscreen, the actress recently showed fans a glimpse of her natural hair in photos from a trip to the French Riviera.

In the Instagram post captioned, "❤️ Côte d'Azur," Nicole Kidman appeared relaxed and carefree, her real hair softly tousled by the breeze. And in a few shots, she went back to her natural curly style.

Check out her hairstyle from the 2025 Met Gala below, plus her stunning transformation for Season Two of "Nine Perfect Strangers" and what her natural locks look like in real life:

Nicole Kidman attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on May 5. Her sleek, sculpted bob—side-parted and softly tucked behind the ear—perfectly complements her graceful profile and timeless poise.

Kidman stuns on the Met Gala carpet, striking a statuesque pose in full glam. Her honey-blonde bob, now confirmed as a wig, adds bold contrast to the sleekness of her strapless gown—an unexpected twist that elevates the drama of her look.

Kidman exudes old-Hollywood charm with a soft smile and poised stance, her blonde wig styled in a side-swept bob that frames her face elegantly.

Kidman appears polished in this close-up, her short blonde wig styled in a soft wave sweeping across her forehead. The dramatic earrings draw attention to her smile, adding a bold yet graceful touch to her sleek black strapless ensemble.

This close-up highlights the sharp detail of Kidman's short, golden-blonde wig, styled with precision to frame her face.

This rear view of Kidman captures the full impact of her wig’s sleek styling, revealing its expertly tapered nape and the striking contrast between platinum blonde and darker undertones.

Kidman turns slightly over her shoulder with a smirk, her blonde wig swept dramatically across her forehead. The short style reveals her glittering statement earrings and frames her face with deliberate elegance against the bold blue backdrop.

Kidman stands with her back to the camera, hands on hips and posture poised. Her short, slicked-back wig reveals a dramatic underlayer of darker strands, while the crowd around her buzzes with admiration and cameras flash in every direction.

Nicole Kidman during her interview with Australia's "Sunrise" dated May 20, 2025 | Source: Youtube/sunrise

Nicole Kidman with her natural curly hair enjoying some drinks with Pedro Pascal in Côte d’Azur, France, from her post dated May 19, 2025 | Source: Instagram/nicolekidman

Nicole Kidman wearing a hat and sunglasses, but still showing of her curly hair in Côte d’Azur, France, from her post dated May 19, 2025 | Source: Instagram/nicolekidman

Nicole Kidman wearing a long-sleeved bathing suit and holding a towel near the sea in Côte d’Azur, France, from her post dated May 19, 2025 | Source: Instagram/nicolekidman