Nicole Kidman Reveals What It Was Like Working With Tom Cruise

Speaking to 'E News!' Nicole Kidman, the acclaimed actress known for her role in 'Eyes Wide Shut', takes us down memory lane as she discusses working with ex-husband Tom Cruise and the legendary director Stanley Kubrick. Strap in!

From on-set dynamics to personal relationships influencing the film, Kidman opens up about the intricate process of making one of the most talked-about movies of the late '90s. This is the scoop on how Kubrick navigated the complex "triangle" between the stars and his vision!

Nicole Kidman is taking us back to the set of 'Eyes Wide Shut', the film that had everyone talking back in 1999. It was by and large the movie of the year back then! Starring alongside her then-husband, Tom Cruise, Kidman shares intriguing details about the making of this Stanley Kubrick masterpiece.

"It was all about the triangle," Kidman reveals, referring to the delicate balance between her, Cruise, and Kubrick. The actress recalls Kubrick's fascination with their relationship, admitting, "I suppose he was mining it." The director's probing questions and keen interest in their dynamics added layers to the film's complex narrative.

"There were ideas he was interested in. He’d ask a lot of questions. But he had a strong sense of the story he was telling. I do remember him saying, ‘Triangles are hard. You have to tread carefully when it’s a triangle.’" The Oscar winner added, “Because one person could feel ganged up on. But he was aware of that and knew how to manage us.”

Kidman praises Kubrick's ability to manage the trio's interactions, ensuring no one felt "ganged up on." This careful navigation was crucial in maintaining a professional and supportive environment, especially given the film's intense thematic elements.

Despite the challenges, Kidman reflects positively on the experience, highlighting her and Cruise's unique rapport with Kubrick. The director was known for pushing his actors to the very limits, and perhaps that is why they tended to give carerr-defining performances in his films!

The film not only marked a significant chapter in their careers but also in their personal lives, as they shared two children, Isabella and Connor, during their decade-long marriage. They are forever linked thanks to their kids. And the fact is, the movie will forever be cinema history.

"There’s something about being a woman in that equation, too," she continued. "And Stanley liked women. He had a different relationship with Tom. They worked more closely together on his character."

"This is where the fallacy is: We loved working with him," Kidman continued. "We shot that for two years. We had two kids and were living in a trailer on the lot primarily, making spaghetti because Stanley liked to eat with us sometimes. We were working with the greatest filmmaker and learning about our lives and enjoying our lives on set."