Nicole Kidman says she sounds ‘bats**t crazy’ for her methods to shed a character’s emotional weight

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Some actors are known for their dedication and willingness to take on any challenge for their craft, and Nicole Kidman is no exception. As she prepares for the release of her upcoming erotic thriller 'Babygirl', Kidman recently opened up about the physical and emotional toll certain roles have on her.

In a candid discussion during Variety's 'Actors on Actors', she revealed to Zendaya how some characters deeply affect her emotionally, while others leave physical marks, with bruises from intense scenes serving as reminders of the dedication required for such demanding roles.

Nicole Kidman addresses challenging roles that resulted in 'bruises' on her body

Actresses Nicole Kidman and Zendaya opened up about a range of topics during the Variety interview, including their challenging roles in 'Challengers' and 'Babygirl'. Their talk also touched on Kidman’s career advice and Zendaya’s return to 'Euphoria'.

The conversation began with a discussion of the emotional toll of their demanding roles. Zendaya shared with Kidman, “It’s really taxing going through all of those emotions. Your [body] doesn’t … know that it's fake."

Kidman agreed, adding, “No. So you’re putting yourself through the trauma.”

Kidman went on to explain how some of her roles have had lasting emotional and physical effects.

“On ‘Babygirl' there were parts that are now not in the film that we shot that gave me — it was exhausting. But it was also just emotionally disturbing. The same when I was doing ‘Big Little Lies'. That was disturbing to my body and my psyche because I couldn’t tell what was real and what wasn’t. I would have real bruises all over my back and body," said 'The Perfect Couple' star.

Zendaya reflected on her own experience, saying, “I still have my Rue scars,” referring to her 'Euphoria' character, Rue Bennett.

Kidman continued, explaining how she copes with the emotional toll of her roles: “My brain would say, ‘Hold on. You’re hurt.’ So, I’ve done things where they clean my chakras and pray and get out the sage. Honestly, I’ll take whatever, so I can step into the next place free and not scarred or damaged or wounded. Which sounds like I’m bats**t crazy, but I’m not.”

Kidman shared her approach to healing, saying, “Even just a massage, where suddenly you get a beautiful touch. That’s healing, and we have to heal. I’m still learning not to sacrifice my body for the sake of the art because part of me wants to. Having to value who I am, it’s a journey."

"But you seem very stable,” she said, addressing Zendaya.

Internet reacts to Nicole Kidman's emotional toll from challenging roles

After hearing Nicole Kidman and Zendaya discuss their challenges, many online users shared their thoughts on the matter.

One user wrote, "Love their honesty about the physical and emotional challenges." 

The second user commented, "It’s definitely been both a physical workout and a mental roller coaster."  

One person said, "Oh cry, your life is so hard. Must be so difficult making millions of dollars to play pretend." 

Another remarked, "It has to be tough to be in your 60's and still try to play roles of 30 year olds." 

A comment read, "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than it is for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God." 

The last user shared a GIF of a baby crying with the comment saying, "Oh poor babies."

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