Summary
- Nicole Kidman admitted her anxiety at the Met Gala, thanking husband Keith Urban for his support throughout the evening.
- Kidman stunned in a Balenciaga gown, channeling 1950s couture with a white overlay and black tulle bottom.
- Despite online speculation about her appearance, sources suggest Nicole's gaunt look may be due to job stress and overworking herself.
Nicole Kidman made an appearance at the Met Gala alongside her husband Keith Urban, but even though she looked radiant, it did little to stop speculation about her recently smaller appearance. This led the actress to admit her anxiety before the evening, adding she was thankful to have her husband to lean on.
Speaking to PEOPLE earlier in the evening, Nicole admitted to being nervous about walking the red carpet, despite years of experience. She made mention of Urban's support, saying, “I have my man with mean,” in a reassuring tone.
Kidman Went To The Met In A Balenciaga Recreation
While Kidman’s health has been a subject of concern for months amongst her fans, she looked glamorous in her dramatic outfit choice for the evening, opting for a recreation 1950s couture gown by Cristobal Balenciaga.
With a white overlay, the black tulle bottom stole the show without overpowering Kidman’s figure. She paired the look with matching white gloves, and kept her red colored hair down in a sleek look.
The Met Gala’s ‘The Garden of Time’ theme is so beautiful, I think I just fell in love with the idea of kissing a Balenciaga couture gown awake,” she told Vogue of her dress choice. “The black and white gown was immortalized by the great Avedon in a photo we discovered,” she went on. “I was planning to work with Richard Avedon, but due to timing, sadly never got the chance.”
While Nicole gave various commentary throughout the evening, one topic she didn’t discuss was her appearance (other than the details of her outfit), despite growing concern online, which already made her address the controversy earlier this year.
Nicole’s Gaunt Appearance May Be Due To Job Stress
Kidman’s appearance has been in question for months, but there was especially online chatter following her appearance at the CMAs in December 2023. “Everyone wants to know what’s wrong with her. Even those close to her are concerned. The truth is, Nicole has been working herself ragged, and it’s taking a toll,” one source told In Touch, suggesting the actress overworks herself.
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“She’s been acting in projects nearly back-to-back while also doing advertisements and producing,” they went on. “She even just took on the job as a Balenciaga brand ambassador, as if she didn’t have enough on her plate.”
Nicole Kidman Warns Fans Not To Love Blindly In Rare Comments About Marriage To Tom Cruise
She revealed how her past divorce and experiences in love impact her current marriage to Keith Urban.
Speaking to Vogue Australia earlier this year, Kidman didn’t shy away from the speculation. But she asked people not to look at her body like some sort of ideal or thing to comment and speculate about. “I don’t want to be a role model for anyone, I’m not interested in that,” she said, noting fans tend to put her in a “box” with their “rule and expectations” for her.
“I keep a lot of distance between me and what everyone thinks or wants or how I’m meant to behave. I try to keep a shield around me,” she continued.
Regardless of what some critical fans have to say, there’s no denying Nicole looked radiant at the Met and made a fashion statement, as she always does.
