Monday, June 22, 2009

Happy 42nd Birthday, Gran!

Then and Now ... with Daddy Kidman

Nicole turned 42 the other day. Yes, I know what you are thinking! You thought she looked more like 50 (with those wrinkly red hands). Anyway, in usual style, Nicole decided to reflect on the special day by thinking about her break-up with Tom Cruise (yep, again!) This time around though, Nicole thanked her father for the support he gave during that difficult marriage meltdown:

"When my marriage fell apart, I needed to reach out to my dad. He was wonderful," she said. He stood by me, comforted me; showed me, at a time when I really needed to see it, the way a man can be strong, dignified and loving. I'm very grateful that I had such a good father, to see me through that time, because it put me in good stead for trusting again the next time I fell in love.It wasn't until I was older that I really realised how special my father is, too."

Thank you, Nicole. Where would we be without your regular soul bearing sessions? Many happy returns for your birthday. Save us some cake!

9 comments:

maclen said...

Yes, choice, excellent read on kidman's new "revisionist" story on her break up with cruise...(the fact that she believes...8 years after the fact that it is still of interest to anybody reveals how "out of it she really is) Back after the split in 2001, she claimed in film promo interviews, it was her mother who "helped her through her trauma! But now, since Fathers Day falls on her birthday, she cant help but come out with a BS "fond fathers day PR story"...and of course, what PR bogus story wouldnt be complete without a mention of being dumped by cruise!

Linda said...

Hmmm interesting. I'm glad that she appreciates her psychiatrist father now that she's older, because it always struck me as odd that Nicole should have chosen to marry a man (Cruise) who's religion is so totally against psychiatry. Makes for awkward family get togethers, or maybe her parents totally understood that for Nicole to reach the A-list certain sacrifices had to be made... I guess that Pops was probably overjoyed at the news of a divorce!

Anonymous said...

Good God, can she ever shut up about Tom Cruise??? Keith - get a clue!!

Nicole's Auntie said...

Happy 60th Nikkers! And try your best to forget Tom, he will never take you back. You must not live in the past Nicky dear. You must move on if you are to grow. You're a very lucky lady to have a daddy who hasn't disowned you by now. Bringing the Kidman into disrepute. Anyone who thinks the name Kidman, thinks of Botox now. I am sure your father didn't wish for that.
Chin up dear, Love Auntie xxx

Anonymous said...

Is this washed up, botoxed faced, wig wearing has been, who's now having to produce her own films, ever gonna shut up about Tom Cruise???

Anonymous said...

You rotten people. She loves her Dad, and he has always been there for her. Sure he may not have steered her properly all the way, but from what I heard, she was a bit wayward as a teen. He is a good dad, you can see it in his eyes. I'm no fan of Nicole, but she really loves her family here in Australia.

Anonymous said...

The majority of us in our younger years don't fully appreciate, understand or care to consider our parents' feelings. It isn't until we get older and we've "walked down that road" that we actually see and understand many of the sacrifices they made for us in our lives. Whether Nicole's Dad influences her or not at least they are communicating and hopefully actually enjoying each others company as they are both adults now. Tom has definitley moved on (whatever that means). Nicole won't even forget the hurt but I'm sure she can forgive if she chooses to. We all have some mistakes in our lives we wish we could undo or change. Keith and Nicole have a seperate life now as all married couples should. Wishing them the absolute best in every way.

cricket said...

In spite of all her cosmetic work she still has daddy's jowls.

Anonymous said...

Oh yes cricket, I'm just waiting with bated breath until we see evidence of jowl modification (ala madonna).

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