Columnist Amanda Platell has questioned actress Nicole Kidman's recent statements regarding her marriage to Tom Cruise, suggesting Kidman's narrative of sacrificing her career is inaccurate. In a British Vogue interview, Kidman recalled friends warning her at age 22 that her career would end upon marrying the famous actor.
Kidman stated she was "in love" and "wanted to be married," accepting that she would become "Cruise's wife." However, Platell contends that Kidman was a minor actress in Australia before meeting Cruise in 1990, and her career did not halt during their decade-long marriage. Platell points to Kidman's appearances in 13 films while married, including "Eyes Wide Shut" and "Batman Forever." Following their divorce, Kidman starred in "Moulin Rouge!," achieving international stardom.
Platell suggests that Kidman is still "milking" Cruise's name, finding it "bewildering" that she would revisit this period 25 years after their divorce.
In other commentary, Platell notes actor Leo Woodall's tendency to mumble dialogue in the series "One Day," drawing a parallel to presenter Jonathan Ross's vocal habits. She also supports Anne Hathaway's call for R ratings on films where dogs die, mentioning the website doesthedogdie.com and citing examples like "Old Yeller" and "Marley & Me."
The column also highlights sprinter Amy Hunt, 24, a Cambridge University graduate and European champion, as a rising British athlete with a strong public appeal. Additionally, it mentions actress Bel Powley's refusal to criticize J.K. Rowling regarding gender views, despite disagreeing with them.
Platell touches on Brad Pitt's admission of occasionally having wine after seven years of sobriety, contrasting it with a "black and white" perception of abstinence. The author also reflects on seeing Kate Moss and her daughter Lila in the Mediterranean, evoking memories of her own family holidays. A personal anecdote recounts her first solar eclipse experience after a 62-year wait, recalling a childhood attempt to view an eclipse in Australia.
The column briefly touches on political matters, critiquing Andy Burnham's policies and suggesting asylum seekers be housed in the constituencies of Labour MPs. It also mentions Rod Stewart's upcoming heart surgery and his sixth grandchild, and contrasts the academic success at Michaela Community School with an earlier statement by Education Secretary Lucy Powell. Finally, Platell notes a film about girl scouts produced by the Sussexes was outperformed at the box office by cat videos, suggesting it as "revenge" given the Sussexes' perceived dislike of cats.