Nicole Kidman Faces Accusations of Fabricating Viral Tom Cruise Divorce Meme Story

Nicole Kidman is facing criticism after her recent interview in which she claimed that a widely circulated photo of her post-divorce from Tom Cruise was taken from a film set, not a paparazzi shot as previously reported. The image, which became a popular meme, has now sparked accusations from fans who believe her explanation is “easily disprovable.”

Kidman’s Claim About the Photo

In an interview with GQ earlier this week, Kidman, when asked about the iconic 2001 photo, stated that the image, which had often been associated with the aftermath of her divorce from Cruise, was not from her real life. “That was from a film. That wasn’t real life. I know that image,” she said, leading many to question the veracity of her claim.

Internet Investigations

Fans and internet users quickly began scrutinizing Kidman’s statement, with some claiming her story lacked credibility. According to one user, “I just did a deep dive on this, and not only does she not specify which movie it was, but none of her fans even have a hypothesis as to which movie it could have been. I feel comfortable concluding that she’s lying and it really is a post-divorce paparazzi shot.”

ok I just did a deep dive on this and not only does she not specify which movie it was, none of her legions of fans even have a hypothesis as to which movie it could have been. so I feel comfortable concluding that she's lying and it really is a post-divorce paparazzi shot https://t.co/PiKdSYxc8N

— James Frankie Thomas (of IDLEWILD) (@james_f_thomas) November 19, 2024

Others joined in, pointing out discrepancies in her story. “I LOOKED FOR EVIDENCE. THIS IS NOT FROM A MOVIE,” one user commented. Another added, “Film sets don’t allow paparazzi to take shots like that, do they? Seems like a cover-up.” Many users found it odd that Kidman did not specify which movie she was referring to, further fueling doubts about the authenticity of her claim.

The Photo’s Iconic Status

The photo in question, which shows Kidman wearing a patterned top, green capri pants, and sneakers, became viral and has since been used as a meme. It gained even more attention in September when actress Jenna Dewan posted it on her Instagram Story to mark the settlement of her own divorce from Channing Tatum.

The Backstory of Kidman and Cruise

Kidman and Cruise were married from 1990 to 2001, and during their marriage, they adopted two children: Isabella (31) and Connor (29). Their highly publicized divorce came in 2001, and since then, both actors moved on to other relationships. Kidman married country singer Keith Urban in 2006, and the couple has two daughters, Sunday (16) and Faith (13).

Cruise, for his part, married actress Katie Holmes in 2006, and they were together until 2012. They share an 18-year-old daughter, Suri, who has been reported to be estranged from her father, even dropping his last name recently.

Unanswered Questions

Despite the criticism, Kidman has yet to clarify which film the paparazzi photo was taken during. Fans continue to express skepticism, noting that none of her roles from the period align with the outfit she wore in the iconic image. As the debate continues, many are left wondering whether the actress will provide further details to back up her claim or if the story behind the viral meme will remain a mystery.

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