In a rare move, Tom Cruise has opened up about his ex-wife Nicole Kidman in a new interview with Sight and Sound. The actor spoke about how he personally suggested Nicole’s name to legendary director Stanley Kubrick for the lead role in their 1999 film Eyes Wide Shut.
How It All Came Together
Tom recalled how Kubrick reached out to him through director Sydney Pollack. “He sent me a fax, and I flew out to his house. I landed right in his backyard,” Tom shared. He said he read the script the day before and spent the whole day talking about the project with Kubrick.
As they got to know each other, Tom made the case for Nicole. “I suggested Nicole play the role [of Alice]. Because obviously she’s a great actress,” he said.
About Eyes Wide Shut
Directed by Stanley Kubrick, Eyes Wide Shut is a psychological drama based on Arthur Schnitzler’s novella Dream Story. The film stars Tom and Nicole as a married couple navigating temptation, secrecy, and trust. It also features Sydney Pollack, Marie Richardson, and Todd Field.
Tom and Nicole’s Relationship History
Tom and Nicole were married from 1990 to 2001. Before Nicole, Tom was married to Mimi Rogers (1987–1990), and later to Katie Holmes (2006–2012). Though Tom is currently single officially, he’s rumored to be dating actress Ana de Armas. The two have been spotted together in London multiple times.
What’s Next for Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise returns to action in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, releasing May 23. It’s the sequel to 2023’s Dead Reckoning Part One. The star-studded cast includes Holt McCallany, Janet McTeer, Nick Offerman, Hannah Waddingham, Katy O’Brian, and Stephen Oyoung.
