Nicole Kidman Speaks Out About Body Image As A Teen In Hollywood

Nicole Kidman is perfect, but she doesn't think so.

Daphnie

• Published in Film & TV
• September 29, 2024

Being a celebrity has its pros and cons, just like everything else. However, we've seen many celebrities come out and speak about some of the things they've dealt with as celebrities. Many women in the industry, in particular, have experienced teasing and other things as they've grown into their adult selves.

All of us have gone through the awkward phase where we are really just growing into our bodies and taking on the shape of an adult woman or man. This phase is usually horrendous and for some, they feel too short, too tall, too skinny, or too big.

Some people deal with acne, hormonal imbalances, facial hair, and everything else. Celebrities are no exception, and although we may be gawking over Nicole Kidman now, she wasn't always as confident as she is today.

Nicole Kidman spoke out in the documentary series "In Vogue: The 90's" and told us a bit about how she felt as a teenager in her own body and what people would say about her. It's interesting to see celebrities who have dealt with some of the same issues that we all have, but they grow up to be idolized.

Let's examine what she said she experienced as a teenager and how it completely changed when she became a famous celebrity.

Nicole Kidman looked gorgeous as a teenager and as the adult that we know her as now.

Nicole Kidman opened up about her insecurities as a teenager and how she felt coming into Hollywood looking the way she did. "I was a red-headed, fair-skinned girl who was almost 5’11 at the age of 14," she said.

She continued to speak about how she wished she was more petite, shorter, and curvaceous. This was until people started really wanting to work with her.

"Can you believe it?" Kidman remarked. "My whole life, I wanted to be 5’2" and curvaceous, and suddenly, being 5’11 and completely sort of skinny and flat-chested was like, ‘Great, we can dress you.’"

She spoke about how she felt when she wore a dress to the 1997 Academy Awards with Tom Cruz.

She spoke out about how John Galliano, who worked on Princess Diana's 1996 Met Gala look wanted to work with her the year after. She went to the awards hand-in-hand with Tom Cruz and wore this stunning dress, which was the first time she was truly styled in her body.

"I grew up watching Audrey Hepburn and Katharine Hepburn and Grace Kelly – all these women whose style was created with the designers that they’re affiliated with," Kidman said.

She explained how she looked up to other idols who wore fashion pieces like this and now she's doing the same.

"They just loved fashion. So, I remember thinking, but of course, this should be brought into Hollywood now, and we should be wearing the things that are made in these gorgeous little salons in Paris. Because that’s what they used to do, so why aren’t we still doing it?"

She talked about how she felt uncomfortable in her skin and was comparing herself to other people, until designers truly wanted to work with her.

Nicole Kidman is a very well-known actress and many of us wouldn't have even known that she felt this way if she didn't say something. This is true for a lot of celebrities though who have gone through the same sort of transition in Hollywood and into the spotlight.

Daphnie