Nicole Kidman says going to church helps her prepare for the Academy Awards
Washington DC, March 15
Nicole Kidman has revealed that her preparation for the Academy Awards begins with a visit to church, saying the ritual helps her stay grounded on Hollywood's biggest night, according to Variety.
Speaking at the annual Chanel and Charles Finch Pre-Oscars Dinner held at the Polo Lounge, Kidman shared that she prefers a quiet and reflective start to the day rather than typical celebrity preparations.
"This is crazy, but I will go to church in the morning," Kidman said. "We'll be squeezing it in... It just centres me. It's what I do on a Sunday," according to Variety.
The actor is set to present at this year's ceremony, which will be hosted by Conan O'Brien and held at the Dolby Theatre.
While Kidman's daughters Sunday and Faith accompanied her to the pre-Oscars dinner, she said they would not attend the awards ceremony or any after-parties.
"No, it's a Sunday night," Kidman said, adding that although her daughters are currently on spring break, the family plans to keep the evening low-key.
"We'll all be sort of just tucking ourselves in, go home, have a bath and go to bed," she said, before joking that she might still attend a celebration afterwards, according to Variety.
The star-studded dinner also drew several notable guests from across the entertainment industry, including Kristen Stewart, Mick Jagger, Sharon Stone, Javier Bardem, Sigourney Weaver and Elle Fanning, among others.
The Oscars ceremony will take place on March 15 in Hollywood and will be broadcast live on ABC and streamed on Hulu, according to Variety.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Respect for keeping her daughters away from the glitz and making it a normal Sunday night. So many celebrity kids grow up in that bubble. Good parenting choice, even if it's the Oscars!
While I appreciate her personal ritual, it does make you think about the extreme wealth and privilege on display. A quiet church visit, then a star-studded Chanel dinner. The contrast is a bit stark, no?
"We'll all be sort of just tucking ourselves in" – this is so relatable! Even at the highest level, the family routine matters. It's a sweet, grounded detail in a world of after-parties.
The article mentions her daughters are named Sunday and Faith. Interesting names! In our culture, names often have deep meanings too. Her routine reflects the values those names suggest.
Good for her. Finding your centre is important, whatever your method. For some it's church, for others it's meditation or a quiet walk. The key is not losing yourself in all the Hollywood madness.
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