Troye Sivan has started a new chapter in his music career. The pop singer released his new single “She’s the Best” on August 14, 2026. The song arrives with a music video that features a surprise appearance from Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman. The video also includes a cameo from Charli xcx on the track itself. Sivan announced his fourth studio album, also titled She’s the Best, which is set to release on October 9, 2026.
The music video, directed by Gordon Von Steiner, shows Kidman in a glamorous and edgy role. She walks into a club filled with drag performers. The visual pays tribute to the LGBTQ community and the drag scene of 1980s New York. Sivan and Kidman share the screen in a series of intense and playful moments. The video ends with Sivan performing in drag.
Troye Sivan and Nicole Kidman Reunite After ‘Boy Erased’
Sivan and Kidman first worked together on the 2018 film Boy Erased. They played mother and son in the drama about conversion therapy. Sivan said he wanted Kidman for the video because she represents the “divine feminine” to him.
“She’s always just been such a picture of the divine feminine to me.”
Sivan shared the story of how he got Kidman on board. He sent her the song and some visual references. During a Zoom meeting, he got a call from an unknown number. He let it go to voicemail and saw the transcription start with, “Hi darling Troye, it’s Nic.” He said he slammed his laptop shut and ended the meeting.
Kidman’s appearance in the video is notable because it marks her first music video role in 25 years. Her last music video was the 2001 duet “Somethin’ Stupid” with Robbie Williams. Her first music video was in 1983 for Pat Wilson’s “Bop Girl”.
Inside the ‘She’s the Best’ Music Video
The music video for “She’s the Best” opens with Sivan watching Kidman from a café window. She wears a black leather dress, sunglasses, and a feathered jacket. She smokes a cigarette as she walks through the city.
Kidman then enters a drag club backstage. She watches Sivan perform on stage. The two share a moment on the dance floor. They take shots together and embrace. The video also shows Sivan in drag by the end.
Director Gordon Von Steiner has worked with Sivan before. He directed the videos for “Rush,” “Got Me Started,” and “One of Your Girls”. The video also features drag queen Sasha Colby, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15.
Troye Sivan’s New Album ‘She’s the Best’ – What We Know
“She’s the Best” is the title track of Sivan’s fourth studio album. The album follows his 2023 record Something to Give Each Other. It will be his first release since signing with Interscope Records.
Sivan worked on the track with several well-known producers and songwriters. The list includes Jack Antonoff, George Daniel of The 1975, Leland, and Styalz Fuego. Charli xcx provides background vocals on the song.
“’She’s the Best’ is a painting that captures my life in all of its moods and colours.”
Sivan described the album as a reflection of his recent experiences. He said it explores “the high-octane highs of the last few years, and the solitude and longing that sat underneath.” He called the record “chaotic, layered, organic, troubled and alive.”
The singer also explained the theme of the album. He said the constant in his life has not been work or relationships with men, but the feminine.
“At some point along the way I realised – the only constant in my life keeping me somewhat sane has not been the work, or the men, but the feminine. Thank god for them.”
Fan Reactions to Troye Sivan and Nicole Kidman Collaboration
Fans reacted with surprise and excitement to the unexpected pairing. Many took to social media and YouTube to share their thoughts.
One popular comment on YouTube read:
“Nicole Kidman in a Troye Sivan video was not on my bingo card but I really love it.”
Another fan wrote:
“And when the world needed him more than ever, he grabbed Nicole Kidman and said, ‘let’s show em.’”
Viewers also celebrated the inclusion of Sasha Colby. One comment said:
“Two Aussie divas and THE Sasha Colby.”
The video has generated significant buzz across social media platforms. It has been praised for its celebration of femininity and drag culture.
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The Meaning Behind ‘She’s the Best’ Song
Sivan described the song as a love letter to the women in his life. He said it was inspired by several women, including Ariana Grande, Lily-Rose Depp, and Charli xcx.
“’She’s the Best’ was the first time I wasn’t trying to psychoanalyze myself, and I wasn’t writing about men.”
He explained that the one constant in his life has always been the women and feminine people around him. The song’s lyrics describe a woman with a “great smile” and a “little thin cigarette”. It also mentions a “cum stain on her dress”.
The track features a different sound from Sivan’s previous work. It uses a trip-hop beat, warm distorted guitar, record scratches, and spoken-word vocals. The style has a late 1990s vibe.
Sivan’s upcoming album She’s the Best is available for pre-order now. Fans can watch the full music video on YouTube.
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