The dynamic Australian actress Nicole Kidman related her experiences regarding her height, owing to which she suffered the slings and arrows of criticism and sour glares. Recently in an interview, the 11-inch star opens up to some of her insecurities in childhood years and how being taller than other girls made her feel different than her peers. Kidman, too well known as her carving height makes her hold the screen the same in any motion, said there was a time she wished she would have been shorter, like just a small little girl.
Nicole Kidman, an inch over 5’11” tall at last measurement, added, “Most of the time I’ve been in my life, I have had some kind of desire to be 5” 2 or less. I could hardly keep that goal to myself. All my life I felt pretty odd being that tall, especially in my formative years. A lot of bullying experiences, and that certainly interfered with my people’s self-esteem.”
The bulks and bulks of beauty demand and hence the struggle of fitting in had been costly for Kidman. The actress said how even the movie business, which seemed to focus on that body type, contributed to her shortcomings. Grab a photo of Nicole Kidman with a sleek shoulder length bob and perfect makeup today and you would imagine her as one of the world’s most accomplished actresses. Kidman says, it has not always been straightforward embracing her height.
However, with time and self-acceptance, Kidman learned to appreciate her unique qualities. She noted how her height has played a crucial role in shaping her presence on screen, helping her land diverse and powerful roles. “I eventually realized that being tall gave me a kind of strength and confidence that I wouldn’t have had otherwise,” she said.
Kidman’s message to fans is one of empowerment and self-acceptance, encouraging young girls to embrace their natural features rather than conform to societal expectations. “It took me a long time to love my height, but now I wouldn’t change it for the world,” she added.
The actress has long been an advocate for body positivity and continues to inspire others with her honesty about the challenges she faced growing up. Nicole Kidman’s story is a reminder that beauty and confidence come from embracing who you are, no matter your height.
