Nicole Kidman, 59, Opens Up About Life After Keith Urban and the Warning She Got Before Marrying Tom Cruise — Photos
“I’ve approached my whole life like that,” she said of her tendency to lead with her feelings. “That’s just who I am. I don’t overthink things, and I’m probably not that analytical.”
“I’m far more feeling-centered, and I lead with my heart. I just go, ‘OK, what do I feel here? I’ll give it a go.’ It throws people, because I think they think I’ll be far more measured and I’m not,” she continued.
Nicole Kidman poses in a striking red dress and dark sunglasses during her British Vogue cover shoot. The actress says she has always led with her heart rather than overthinking her choices, a quality she continues to rely on as she navigates a new chapter. | Source: Instagram/britishvogue
Nicole Kidman poses with a fluffy cat during her British Vogue cover shoot, adding a playful touch to the glamorous spread. The relaxed moment fits the actress’s candid approach to life, as she reflects on following her feelings and leading with her heart. | Source: Instagram/britishvogue
She said she wants to continue living with an openness to mistakes, failure, love and possibility.
“I can still approach things intellectually,” she continued, “but my desire is not to be ruled by my head. I’ve always wanted to live a well-examined life, so what does that entail? Trying things, making mistakes, failing, getting back up, moving on, embracing love, staying open, keeping the heart open and the possibilities.”
Nicole Kidman sits elegantly in a white blouse and knee-high boots during her British Vogue cover shoot. The actress reflected on embracing uncertainty and remaining open to mistakes, failure, love and whatever possibilities come next. | Source: Instagram/britishvogue
Her Children Remain at the Center of Everything
For all the uncertainty surrounding her personal life, Kidman made one thing clear: her children remain her priority. She described family as “an extraordinary purpose” and said everything else becomes secondary when it comes to her children.
Her message to them is simple and reassuring. “‘It’s OK, we’re here. You’ve got people who love you, who are going to hold your hand and get through it.'”
Nicole Kidman attends Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2026 show in Paris with her daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, in October 2025. Reflecting on her family during a difficult period, Kidman described her children as “an extraordinary purpose” and said her message to them is simple. | Source: Getty Images
