Some women seem to be able to do it all—build a career, raise children, look flawless, and still maintain inner harmony. They’re often called “superwomen,” but for Nicole Kidman, that compliment feels more like a criticism.
In a new interview, the 57-year-old actress admitted that she dislikes one specific form of praise. “People say, ‘You’re a superwoman,’ and I hate it,” Kidman confessed. Behind her seemingly effortless success lie serious challenges, one of the biggest being motherhood.
Nicole is a mother to four children: Sunday Rose (16) and Faith Margaret (14), who was born via surrogacy, from her marriage to musician Keith Urban, as well as her adopted children Connor (30) and Bella (32) from her previous relationship with Tom Cruise. But despite her deep love for her children, Kidman admits that not everything went smoothly after they were born.
One of the most frightening moments for the actress was realizing that she wouldn’t be able to breastfeed. “I was scared, absolutely terrified. I stood naked in the shower thinking, ‘What’s happening? Where’s my milk?’” Nicole recalled. The only person who could support her during that difficult time was her sister, who helped her navigate the emotional turmoil.
But motherhood wasn’t Kidman’s only challenge. Her daughter, Sunday Rose, decided to try her hand at modeling and made her runway debut for Miu Miu in Paris last year.
Unfortunately, instead of admiration, many social media users bombarded the young model with criticism, labeling her a “nepo baby” and mocking her runway walk. This deeply affected Nicole, who remembered facing rejection herself in her youth. “When I was Sunday’s age, people told me too, ‘Maybe you should try something else,’” shared the six-time Golden Globe winner.
