Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban gave photographers and spectators a public display of affection treat on the red carpet at the 2023 Academy Awards.
The couple, who were married in 2006, posed for pictures and thrilled fans. They took some private time and kissed passionately, with Kidman affectionately placing her palm on her husband’s cheek.
Some fans thought their kiss was adorable, while others thought it was awkward.
“We should all have someone who looks at us like Keith and Nicole,” one commenter wrote.
Both the Grammy-winning country singer and the famous actress wore all-black outfits to the glamorous event. Kidman wore a dazzling one-sleeve black sequin gown with large flower accents on the hip and shoulder. Her Armani Privé thigh-high slit gown was accessorized with diamond jewelry and black shoes.
Kidman was honored to be a presenter at the most prestigious event in Hollywood. She has received five Academy Award nominations since 2002, most recently for the film “Being the Ricardos” in 2022, and she won the Best Actress Oscar for her performance in “The Hours” in 2003.
Kidman stated that her favorite part of the night was smoozing with her fellow actors. She and actor Idris Elba presented the Best Director award on stage. She expressed delight at seeing so many people she admires and loves in one evening. Kidman also said that she enjoys being able to express her gratitude to someone while holding their hand and looking them in the eyes, and she had the opportunity to do so with many celebrities throughout the evening.
Despite being nominated for Best Picture for his film “Top Gun: Maverick,” Kidman’s ex-husband, Tom Cruise, did not attend the ceremony. While media outlets claimed that Cruise went out of his way to avoid running into his ex-wife Kidman, sources close to Cruise claimed that he missed the Oscars due to scheduling conflicts and that his decision had nothing to do with Kidman.