In ELLE's January issue, Nicole Kidman, star of the upcoming film Paddington (out January 16), speaks candidly about what life is really like right now—from having babies on the brain, to Keith and the kids, to dealing with hard times and criticism—plus much more. Here, a sneak peek at the cover story:
On Kubrick, Cruise and Eyes Wide Shut:
She credits the legendary Stanley Kubrick, who directed her and Cruise in 1999's Eyes Wide Shut, for encouraging her: "He would always say, 'You're a character actress, Nicole. Don't play leading ladies. Go and find the character roles.'" In fact, she says, she loved working with Kubrick so much that she didn't mind the famously drawn-out, two-year shoot...and neither did her then husband. "We loved it. Everyone thought that was when our marriage started to break down—not at all. That movie was a great part of our life together, and I'm glad we have it."
ELLE's January issue is on newsstands nationwide on December 16, and available digitally and on select newsstands today
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