Let me tell you something about Nicole Kidman—she doesn’t shy away from expressing her true feelings. Recently, the Academy Award-winning actress had a lot to say about the whole experience of kissing costars on set, and let’s just say it was both candid and surprising. Nicole, who has been in the industry for decades, shared her thoughts during an intimate group interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
A Candid Conversation Among Hollywood’s Leading Ladies
In a group interview published by The Hollywood Reporter on May 29, Nicole Kidman, now 56, joined forces with several other renowned actresses to discuss a topic that’s been making waves in Hollywood: the infamous on-set kissing tests. These discussions were sparked by Anne Hathaway, who recently opened up about her own experiences with kissing costars during auditions.
Anne Hathaway’s Revelations About Kissing Tests
Anne Hathaway took to V Magazine last month to share a deeply personal story about her early days in Hollywood. She recounted how, back in the 2000s, it was considered standard practice to ask actors to kiss their potential costars as a way of testing on-screen chemistry. “It was considered normal to ask an actor to make out with other actors to test for chemistry. Which, let’s be honest, is probably the worst way to do it,” Anne explained. She went on to describe an awkward situation where she was asked to kiss ten different actors during one audition day. “I was told, ‘We have ten guys coming today and you’re cast. Aren’t you excited to make out with all of them?’ And I thought, ‘Is there something wrong with me?’ because I wasn’t excited. I thought it sounded gross,” she admitted. Despite her discomfort, Anne felt pressured to comply, fearing the label of being “difficult” could cost her everything. “It wasn’t a power play, no one was trying to be awful or hurt me. It was just a very different time, and now we know better,” she concluded.
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Nicole Kidman’s Surprising Take
When Nicole Kidman was asked to weigh in on the topic, her response was refreshingly honest and, dare I say, a little playful. “To be excited to make out with someone? I think maybe secretly I’ve been excited,” Nicole confessed. Her words suggest a level of comfort and confidence that comes with years of experience in the industry. Nicole, who has been married to Keith Urban since 2006, clearly knows how to balance her personal life with the demands of her career.
Naomi Watts Weighs In
Naomi Watts also chimed in during the group interview, sharing her own experiences with on-screen makeouts. “I have. Just once, and it was very awkward,” she recalled. Naomi recounted an audition where she was asked to kiss a well-known actor. What made the situation even more uncomfortable was that the scene kept going without anyone calling “cut.” “We didn’t hear a ‘cut,’ and it just kept going. It was mortifying,” she admitted. Eventually, someone stepped in and said, “OK, OK.” Both Naomi and her costar were visibly flustered. “I did feel a bit rattled,” she added, highlighting the pressure and awkwardness that can come with such situations.
Nicole Kidman’s Tough Day on Set
Further into the conversation, Nicole revealed a moment of frustration that happened on the set of Big Little Lies. “I had a tough day, and I threw a rock at a door because it was locked, and I couldn’t get in,” she confessed. Nicole, who is usually known for her grace and poise, admitted this was the first time she had ever done something like that. “I obviously had a lot pent up. I broke the whole thing. It cost a fortune,” she laughed. Nicole’s honesty highlights the pressure actors face, often working long hours for months at a time. “There’s a way in which we operate where the show must go on, and so you just keep going—you show up and you do it and do it and do it. And a lot of times, it’s six months of 12-, 14-hour days, and there really isn’t the time to go, ‘I need to take care of myself,’” she explained.
