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The entertainment world was shocked in 2001 when Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman announced their divorce. The pair looked perfect, and hardly anybody expected them to split after 10 years of marriage. While separations are not new in Tinseltown, fans were stunned when Kidman spoke highly about Cruise during an interview in 2016.
Over the years, we have witnessed certain high-profile separations that have permanently ruined bonds in the industry. But fans worldwide were impressed when Nicole Kidman broke the norm and spoke positively about her ex-husband and cherished the positive moments with him.
Nicole Kidman only has good things to say about Tom Cruise
Tom CruiseandNicole Kidmanfirst met on the set of the 1990 sports drama,Days of Thunder. The late Tony Scott’s film not only provided a major career boost to Kidman but also made her match with one of the greatest Hollywood stars.
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After their marriage in December 1990, Cruise and Kidman looked inseparable. They adopted two children, Isabella Jane and Connor Antony. Although everything seemed to go alright, the couple announced their separation in February 2001. Following that, they did not speak much about their relationship publicly until 2016.
Speaking withPEOPLE‘s Jess Cagle in 2016, Nicole Kidman stated that meeting Tom Cruise was one of her most unforgettable moments in life.
I remember walking in, I remember being so nervous and seeing Tom Cruise drive up in a Porsche, I think it was. He got out of the car and walked through and I was like, ‘Ah.’ My jaw dropped. Then I had to go in and audition in front of Tony Scott. Sweet Tony. [Producers] Don Simpson, Jerry Bruckheimer, Robert Towne and Tom. I was like, ‘No way, I’m not going to get this.’ They called that afternoon and I had the job.
TheAquamanactress was delighted to land the role and the massive success that came with it. But she did not stop there and added that outside the immense fame,Days of Thunderalso gave her a beautiful marriage and two “beautiful children.”
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Reportedly, Cruise’s relationship with his third wifeKatie Holmesdid not have a fairytale ending. According toHuffPost, Holmes filed for divorce to save their daughter Suri from Scientology. But unlike theDawson’s Creekactress, Nicole Kidman did not show any animosity for her ex-husband. She won the fans’ hearts by praising the positive impact of Cruise on her life.
What caused Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s marriage to end?
Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s divorce is still discussed extensively among fans, given the fact that they never clarified what led to the split. The 62-year-oldMission Impossibleactor cited irreconcilable differences for the divorce but a more concrete explanation was never provided.
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Nevertheless, in a 2016 conversation withRed Magazine, Kidman suggested that her young age might be one of the reasons for their split. She cited the example of Taylor Swift and said that she may have rushed things a bit.
I was so young when I got married. I look back now and I’m like, ‘What?’ You look at Taylor Swift, I mean how old is she? She’s 26. I had two kids by the time I was 27 and I’d been married for four years. But that’s what I wanted.
Many also speculated that the infamous Stanley Kubrick filmEyes Wide Shutwas a reason for their split. But Kidman stated toThe New York Timesthat they were happily married at that time. Following Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman married country singer Keith Urban in 2006. According toToday, the duo has been enjoying a strong marital relationship for more than 10 years now.
Subham Mandal
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Subham Mandal is currently working as a content writer for FandomWire with an ardent interest in the world of pop culture. He has written more than 1000 articles on different spheres of modern pop culture and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He’s also an experienced student journalist having demonstrated work experience with the Times of India. He aspires to be a column writer in the future.
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