When Nicole Kidman accepted her Oscar in 2003 for her role in “The Hours,” the actor appeared overjoyed to be honored with such a big accolade. A few tears were shed in her speech, as she said, “Russell Crowe said don’t cry if you get up there, and now I’m crying.” Kidman was thrilled and overwhelmed by the Academy’s recognition — but there were a lot of other thoughts running through her head, most of which involved her ex-husband, Tom Cruise.
Revealing in Dave Karger’s book, “50 Oscar Nights,” Kidman opened up about her mixed emotions on the night of the 2003 Oscars, per People. She shared, “I was struggling with things in my personal life, yet my professional life was going so well. That’s what happens, right?” Although Kidman did not explicitly name Cruise, her Oscar win was on the heels of her divorce from the “Top Gun” actor.
Kidman admitted she didn’t even want to attend the after-party to celebrate her win. The “Moulin Rouge” actor may not have wanted to go, but her team pleaded for her to attend the party, and eventually, she broke. Kidman went to the party, but it wasn’t long before she was back in her hotel. She said, “I went to bed alone; I was in bed before midnight. If I ever won again, I’m telling you, I’d be out for 24 hours.”
