Nicole Kidman made an early statement about With Gala red carpet, arriving in a bold Chanel look alongside her daughter Sunday Rose.
As one of the evening’s co-hosts, the Oscar-winning actress fully embraced the spotlight, wearing a stunning red sequined gown, complete with feather detailing at the waist and wrists.
The sculpted silhouette and high shine ensured she was among the first stars to turn heads when guests arrived.
Walking the carpet with her, Sunday Rose – Kidman’s 17-year-old daughter with ex-husband Keith Urban – provided a softer contrast in a pink and purple strapless dress, paired with coordinating statement earrings.
The joint picture of the couple comes next reports that Urban was left ‘heartbroken’ afterwards an interview in which Sunday praised her mother without mentioning her father.
Speaking of Elle Australiathe teenager described Nicole Kidman as “my biggest inspiration in life”, adding: “She’s a key part of everything I do.”
However, there was no reference to her father in the interview – something a source claimed left the country singer scrambling to answer.
“Keith doesn’t know what to say, but he’s trying to put on a brave front,” a source said. New idea at that time. He knows he must be patient; however, this latest slight… has left him stunned. It’s like he doesn’t exist.’
Kidman and Urban, who married in 2006, confirmed their split last year after 19 years together. They have two daughters, Sunday Rose and younger sister Faith Margaret, 14.
After the split, it was reported that Kidman would take the girls most of the time, with some weekends spent with their father.
The pair posed together for photographers, with their love for each other evident making a subtle statement about the dynamic within the family.
This year’s theme, ‘Fashion is Art’, has already delivered a wave of elaborate and theatrical ensembles, with Kidman’s feathered Chanel gown already among the standout moments of the night.
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