Nicole Kidman is back in the spotlight—not for her recent divorce from Keith Urban, but for a legendary quip about her ex-husband Tom Cruise.
The iconic moment happened in August 2001 during an appearance on The Late Show With David Letterman, shortly after Kidman and Cruise announced their split. When Letterman asked about the divorce, Kidman famously smirked and held up one of her heels:
“Well, I can wear heels now,” she joked, referencing Cruise’s height. At 5’11” without heels, Kidman is taller than both Cruise (5’7″) and Urban (5’10”).
Over the years, Kidman has reflected on her marriage to Cruise, describing it as “a bubble” when she was young and highlighting how being married to a powerful man offered her protection in Hollywood. Cruise, meanwhile, has praised her acting in projects they shared, like Eyes Wide Shut and Far and Away.
Now, as Kidman finalizes her divorce from Urban after 19 years, the memory of her sharp, cheeky response to Cruise continues to go viral, proving her wit is as timeless as ever.
They share two daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14.
