Nicole Kidman is one of the most iconic actresses working in Hollywood. Despite Kidman churning out stellar performance after stellar performance, one thing seems to haunt her.The wigs the actress has been styled in for her roles have ranged from stunning to horrific It is a strange juxtaposition. How can someone so effortlessly gorgeous be paired with such bad hair? Repeatedly. Bad. Hair. Kidman is not an anomaly. Bad wigs are a regular occurrence in Hollywood. Director Tyler Perry is quoted as saying, "I don't have time to wait for a good wig."Fans often wonder how such style tragedies occur when the budgets for some projects range into millions of dollars. While filmmakers have their reasons, viewers still can not fathom that a well-styled wig would consume that much time.
The state of the actress' wigs has long been a topic of discussion all over social media. Kidman is stunning, that's undeniable. The actress recently appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair. She also walked in the Balenciaga show.
Nicole Kidman's Wigs Are Characters All Their Own
A well-known drag performer, Willam, tweeted, "Nicole Kidman's wig in Big Little Lies needs a supporting Emmy nod. All those times Skaarsgard pulled it I hoped the ugly thing would die." Willam gained fame as a contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race. Their tweet earned 1,000 likes and 96 shares. Kidman's wigs produce strong feelings in people.
One Twitter user, @janzantoniago tweeted, "Nicole Kidman In A Wig" is a real new film genre, and it's enough to take my ass to the nearest cinema". Another Twitter user, @iconspice tweeted in May 2020, "#renewbiglittlelies we need Nicole Kidman in a good wig again". More recently in April, @phoebs666 said, "Every movie now is just ‘what if we put Nicole Kidman in a wig’".
Why the 'Nine Perfect Strangers Wig' Stands Out
Yes, Kidman did in fact, rock a wig. The long pale blonde wig featured in Nine Perfect Strangers is set apart because it is actually good. The length of the wig aids Kidman to bring the character of Masha Dmitrichenko to life. During the filming of the Hulu production, Kidman leaned into method acting. She would only respond to her character's name to allow the character to be authentic.
The story focuses on nine individuals that signed up for a 10-day self-development program. They all agree to give themselves wholly to Masha's care in complete isolation. Little do they know, Masha has nefarious methods. The character of Masha is based on Australian author Liane Moriarty's novel also titled Nine Perfect Strangers. The TV adaptation premiered in August 2022.
What Is Nicole Kidman's Plans For The Future?
The future of Nicole Kidman's wigs is uncertain. Viewers can only hope that they will continue to be well-styled and not detract from the high-quality performance Kidman pours into every role. Fans see Kidman in the Apple TV series Roar. The series explores what it means to be a modern woman using magical realism, futuristic settings, and professional scenarios. Kidman stars alongside notable names like Hugh Dancy, Issa Rae, and Nick Kroll.
Audiences will see Kidman return in Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom which is currently in post-production.
The 54-year-old will voice a magical teenager on a quest in Spellbound in 2023. Being the Ricardos cast mate Javier Bardem will also lend his voice. Currently, Kidman is filming an untitled Netflix romantic comedy with Zac Efron and Joey King. This production will also feature Kathy Bates and YouTube star Liza Koshy. The project is directed by Richard LaGravenese who is known for Freedom Writers with Hillary Swank.
Fans have a project headed by Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman to look forward to as well. The TV series is about an aristocrat widow living in Australia who must join forces with an unlikely ally to save her land. This drama is titled The Faraway Downs. According to IMDB, Kidman is also involved in another TV series called Expats.
This drama focuses on the lives of a group of people living in Hong Kong. Finally, Kidman has signed to be a part of a thriller directed by Mimi Cave. The story is about a woman that begins an affair after believing her husband was cheating. Later the woman learns a deeper, darker truth.
Nicole Kidman is definitely staying busy. Fans are still discussing her wigs.
We can only speculate what kinds of wigs these projects will bring us. Can we imagine a world without Nicole Kidman's wig snafus? What would happen if these productions were able to slay each and every style? At this point, audiences expect Kidman to nail every performance.
However, there is an expectation for a Kidman to be sodded with a bad wig. Is it possible that Nine Perfect Strangers wig removes the curse surrounding Nicole Kidman's bad wig run?
Audiences can only speculate. One thing is certain, all eyes will be on Kidman's hair for these productions. The iconic actress shows no signs of her career slowing. Kidman lives with her husband Keith Urban in Nashville, TN. The couple has made no mention of retirement. While it's true many will watch these upcoming projects solely because Kidman is attached.
Many more will watch because they are invested in Kidman's hair evolution.
