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Nicole Kidman Stuns With Natural Curls in Rare Vacation Photos With Her Family
Nicole Kidman offered a glimpse into her summer getaway, revealing rarely seen family moments, her daughter's milestone celebration, and a striking return to her naturally curly hair.
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On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, actress Nicole Kidman shared a series of vacation photos on Instagram. She offered a detailed look at her daughters' summer highlights, a birthday celebration, and time spent with her sister, Antonia Kidman.
The carousel opened with a video of the "Rabbit Hole" actress swimming underwater in a black swimsuit. It continued with images of her lounging on a bench and embracing her daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith, in various sunlit settings.
In one photo, she hugged Sunday, who wore a black dress with red flowers. In another, she kissed Faith on the cheek while wearing a two-piece blue dress. Faith wore a white halter dress. All three — Nicole, Sunday, and Faith — wore their natural curls.
Nicole's post also included a behind-the-scenes look at Sunday's 17th birthday. The celebration featured a white cake decorated with pink and red details, including red macarons. Additional photos showed the family attending a music festival and enjoying the outdoor performances.
Her sister, Antonia, joined them on the trip with her six children. One photo showed the sisters embracing as they enjoyed the sunset. Another featured them posing together in matching cream dresses on a quaint street. The caption read, "Summer memories ❤️ Now back to school.✨"
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Fans and followers praised the actress's natural look, especially her curls. One wrote, "THE WAVY HAIR OMG YESSSS." Others added, "Look at those waves 😍😍😍 so beautiful," "Let the curls run free! Beautiful ❤️❤️," and "All the shows need to keep the original Kidman hair! Come on now."
Additional comments included, "How beautiful Nicole looks with natural curly hair 😍😍😍," "Thank you for sharing your real hair 🙌," and "Omg your natural hair is so incredible, please don't let them put a wig on you again!!!" Antonia's presence also drew attention from fans.
One person noted, "Antonia looks a lot like your mum. The Kidman genes are strong." Others echoed similar sentiments with, "The Gorgeous genes" and "Can't get over how much Antonia looks like her and Nicole's mum. Gorgeous family all around!" More comments included, "And your sister is also beautiful 🌹" and "You guys almost look like triplets!😮🤗"
Nicole has often spoken openly about her evolving hairstyles. In an interview posted earlier this year, she addressed the blunt bob she wore in the second season of "Nine Perfect Strangers." The dramatic wig, a sharp departure from the softer look she wore in season one, was intended to reflect a darker, more intense version of her character, Masha.
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"It was very much because Masha has to recreate herself. She always has to," she explained. "So, she needed to come in and go. Okay? And I — as you know, I love changing my hair." She also spoke about public reactions to her red carpet appearance at the Met Gala. "Everyone's like, 'Did you chop your hair off?' I'm like, 'No, I did not,'" she said.
In a separate interview posted by Allure on May 22, 2025, she reflected on her earlier roles and her natural hair. Speaking about the curly hair she sported in "Days of Thunder," she said, "That is my natural hair. Isn't that crazy? So little girls out there, embrace the curl. Do not follow in my steps and straighten your hair."
She continued, "I look like my daughters. Well, that makes sense. There's [sic] certain things you can get that when you blow dry and scrunch your hair, and you just, [Nicole shushing], the curl comes back in abundance. I can do that to my hair still, but it needs to be kind of humid, and I need to use the right product. But it was very humid down there. Thus, I have very wild curly hair."
Compare before-and-after photos of Nicole Kidman to see how her look has evolved over the decades — from her early curly-haired roles to her most recent vacation snapshots.
1990
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Nicole Kidman with tightly coiled red curls pulled back into a low ponytail on the set of "Days of Thunder." Her natural texture is fully visible, with soft ringlets framing her face.
1992
Nicole Kidman with brushed-out copper curls at the "Far and Away" premiere in Beverly Hills. Her hair is voluminous and parted to the side, with defined texture from root to tip.
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1995
Nicole Kidman in Cannes with loose, golden-red curls parted to the side and cascading over her shoulders. Her natural texture is softly defined, with tighter spirals at the ends and gentle volume throughout the crown.
1997
Nicole Kidman at the AFI Awards in Sydney with her hair styled in a sleek updo. The natural curls are completely smoothed out, with a few straightened strands left loose at the front, signaling a clear move away from her natural texture.
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1999
Nicole Kidman at the "Eyes Wide Shut" premiere in Los Angeles with long, straight auburn hair parted slightly off-center. The natural curl is fully subdued, marking a continued embrace of sleek, smooth styling.
2001
Nicole Kidman at the opening gala of the 54th Cannes Film Festival with long, straight auburn hair worn down and parted at the center. The texture is smooth and controlled, continuing her departure from natural curls.
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2003
Nicole Kidman at the Golden Globe Awards with platinum blonde hair styled in a slick, low bun. Her natural texture is completely concealed, with every strand pulled taut into a precise, sculpted finish.
2005
Nicole Kidman at the Met Gala with straight, golden-blonde hair styled smooth and glossy. The strands are flat-ironed and parted deeply to the side, showing no trace of her natural curls.
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2007
Nicole Kidman at the Academy Awards with ultra-straight strawberry blonde hair styled behind her shoulders. The hair is sharply parted and flat-ironed, with no visible wave or volume.
2009
Nicole Kidman on NBC's "Today" show with her red hair styled into structured curls swept to one side. While the look nods to her natural texture, the curls are sculpted and uniform, showing a controlled, styled finish.
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2011
Nicole Kidman at the BAFTA Los Angeles Awards Season Tea Party with light auburn hair styled in soft, loose waves. The look is refined and set, with a side part and smoothed finish, maintaining her shift away from natural curls.
2013
Nicole Kidman at the Golden Globe Awards with a shoulder-length blonde bob styled in loose, outward-facing waves. The finish is controlled and airy, with no sign of her natural curl pattern.
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2015
Nicole Kidman at a photocall for "Photograph 51" in London with her hair pulled back into a loose, textured updo. Wispy strands and subtle waves frame her face, though the overall look remains styled and smoothed.
2017
Nicole Kidman at the Le Printemps Christmas window unveiling in Paris with shoulder-length platinum blonde hair styled in soft, controlled waves. The texture is airy and polished, with a center part.
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2019
Nicole Kidman at the Taormina Film Fest masterclass with shoulder-length, straight blonde hair worn loose. The ends are softly layered, but the overall style remains smooth and free of natural curl or wave.
2020
Nicole Kidman at "The Undoing" press conference with long, honey-blonde hair worn down and parted in the middle. The strands are straight with soft layers, maintaining a smooth, heat-styled finish without visible curl.
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2022
Nicole Kidman at "The Northman" premiere in Hollywood with her strawberry-blonde hair styled into a low updo. A long, face-framing section is worn straight and side-swept.
2023
Nicole Kidman at the CMA Awards in Nashville with her blonde hair worn long, center-parted, and pin-straight. The sleek styling continues her polished red carpet aesthetic.
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2024
Nicole Kidman at the "Spellbound" premiere in New York City with long, golden blonde hair styled in soft, defined waves. The texture is looser and more natural than in previous years, offering a subtle nod to her iconic curls.
2025
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