On September 17, Nicole Kidman walked away with the coveted Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her unforgettable portrayal of Celeste Wright in HBO’s Big Little Lies. In an emotional acceptance speech that touched many hearts, the talented actress, now 50, gave a heartfelt shout-out to her daughters, Sunday Rose, 9, and Faith Margaret, 6, whom she shares with her husband Keith Urban. However, fans couldn't help but notice that her older children, Isabella, 24, and Connor, 22, whom she adopted with ex-husband Tom Cruise, were not mentioned in her speech.
Standing on stage, Nicole expressed her gratitude and love for her family. "I have two little girls, Sunday and Faith, and my darling Keith," she said, her voice filled with emotion. "This is yours. I want my little girls to have this on their shelf and to look at it and go, 'Every time my mommy didn’t put me to bed, it’s because of this. I got something!'” It was a moment that resonated with many parents watching at home, but it also sparked conversations about her relationship with her older children.
Family Dynamics Under the Spotlight
Nicole with Connor and Isabella in 2004. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
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It didn't take long for Twitter to light up with reactions. Many fans were quick to point out Nicole's omission of Connor and Isabella. One viewer tweeted, “It’s always super uncomfortable to me when Nicole doesn’t mention her adopted kids. ‘I’ve got two little girls.’ Eek. #Emmys,” while another chimed in, “Wow Nicole way to remember your other two kids.” These comments reflect the ongoing curiosity about Nicole's relationship with her older children.
A Decade of Speculation
Nicole's bond with Connor and Isabella has been a topic of speculation for over a decade. Since her marriage to Keith Urban in 2006, her interactions with her older children have often been under scrutiny. Back in 2007, Nicole mentioned to GMTV that Connor and Isabella referred to her as Nicole rather than mom. In 2010, she revealed that following her 2001 divorce from Tom Cruise, her children chose to live with their father. To this day, some believe that the Church of Scientology, which Tom, Isabella, and Connor are members of, has played a role in creating a distance between Nicole and her adopted kids.
During the Emmys, several viewers couldn't help but draw connections between Nicole's speech and the long-standing rumors surrounding her family dynamics. One fan asked, “Is it weird that Nicole Kidman doesn’t really acknowledge those kids she adopted with Tom Cruise or are they Scientology hostages?” Another wrote, “Nicole Kidman didn’t mention her kids with Tom Cruise in her speech. That’s cause they were forced to disconnect from her by Scientology.” These tweets highlight the ongoing fascination and concern the public has about this aspect of Nicole's personal life.
