Naomi Watts Applauds Nicole Kidman for Thriving at the ‘Tippy Top’ in Her 50s

In particular, Naomi Watts has highlighted Nicole Kidman’s remarkable career and presence in her 50s, demonstrating her profound admiration for her friend.
While promoting her book ‘Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I’d Known About Menopause’, Watts, 56, expressed her adoration for Kidman, 57, in an interview with British Vogue. She described her as “at tippy-top of her game,” saying that “there’s no one higher.” Watts commended Kidman’s varied body of work and highlighted her fearlessness in all of her roles. She also praised Kidman’s power and beauty in her fifties, calling it “extraordinary” to witness her at her most sexually active.
Watts went on to praise Kidman’s global appeal, stating that she is loved by people of all genders and sexual orientations. Watts has long recognized Kidman’s popularity and captivating personality.
Watts honoured her longtime friend at Kidman’s AFI Life Achievement Award Gala in April 2024, remembering how they first met at an audition when they were only 15 years old. Watts referred to Kidman as the sister she never had and said that she was extremely giving, welcoming her into her house and making her feel like family.
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Watts also praised Kidman’s extraordinary artistic talent on stage, describing her as brave and compassionate while lauding her capacity to push boundaries for the sake of storytelling.
Kidman has discussed her daring role in the sensual film ‘Babygirl’. She discussed how women are frequently disregarded as sexual beings when they become older in a December interview with The Hollywood Reporter, which further enhanced the significance of her performance in the movie. She talked about how empowering it was to be viewed in this new way and mentioned that the position provided a voice and viewpoint that had not before been considered.
–Farheen Ali