Nicole Kidman reveals the night she won an Oscar she was ‘beyond lonely’

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12 Sep 2026 • 4:58 AM MYT
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Nicole Kidman reveals the night she won an Oscar she was ‘beyond lonely’

  • Australian actor Nicole Kidman reflected on winning the Best Actress Academy Award in 2003 for her role in The Hours.
  • Speaking on the Therapuss podcast, Kidman revealed she felt deeply lonely the night of her win because she lacked a partner to share her success with following her 2001 divorce from Tom Cruise.
  • Kidman stated that holding the Oscar was a profound moment that made her realize she needed to prioritize her personal life and work-life balance.
  • She recalled feeling overwhelmed at the Vanity Fair after-party, noting that walking around carrying her award felt inappropriate and like gloating.
  • The actor later married Keith Urban in 2006 and is currently starring in the sequel Practical Magic 2.

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