Nicole Kidman: I lost Tom's baby when I was 23

Glittery_Bug · 04-09-2007

www.dailymail.co.uk

Nicole Kidman has revealed how she lost a baby early in her marriage to Tom Cruise.
The miscarriage, which she has never spoken about before, happened when she was 23.

But she was so desperate for a child that she and Cruise decided to adopt less than two years later.

Kidman makes the revelation in an interview with Vanity Fair magazine, in which she also admits she has wanted a child of her own since she was 17.

Now 40 and married to country music star Keith Urban, she adds: “I'm yearning to have one. I think I would be very sad if I wasn't able to have a baby. Keith knows I want one, and he has been getting there slowly.”

Kidman has previously revealed that she discovered she was pregnant by Cruise after he filed for divorce in 2001 — but miscarried weeks later.

The couple had been plagued with rumours about their love life and possible reasons why they had not conceived. They adopted daughter Bella, now 14, and Connor, 12.

Kidman says: “From the minute Tom and I were married, I wanted to have babies. And we lost a baby early on, so that was really very traumatic. And that's when it came that we would adopt Bella.

"There's a complicated background to that, given that I never speak much about many things. One day maybe that story will be told.”

She adds: “My mother has an adopted sister, so it's been part of our family, and I knew it would probably play out somewhere in mine. I didn't think it would happen so early, but it did.”

The star also reveals she became engaged to someone else between the split from Cruise and meeting Urban — fuelling speculation that the man may have been US tycoon Steve Bing or pop star Lenny Kravitz, both of whom she dated.

She says: “I got engaged to somebody … but it just wasn't right. I wasn't ready. We weren't ready.”

She admits she was “lonely” when she met Urban and tells of being alone after winning her best actress Oscar for The Hours.

“You're in a hotel and you're like, 'Okay, well, I'm sitting in this big suite with an Oscar and I still don't have a life — what is wrong with me? Who do I jump on the bed with, and celebrate with, and order pancakes with?' That was painful, not having that person to share it with.”

Of Urban, 39, she adds: “I would probably say that two very lonely people managed to meet at a time when they could open themselves to each other. We were a mixture of frightened and brave.”

Kidman insists they have come through the trauma of Urban's alcohol and drugs addiction. He entered rehab four months after their wedding last year.

She says: “We were in a very, very, very bad, painful place and have managed to step through it.”

papa_levante · 04-09-2007

Stories like this just prove that all the money in the world can't make you happy. But it's great that she adopted anyway, but I think every woman wants a part of her to live in a child that she created with someone she loves.

TheGlassAngel · 04-09-2007

That's quite a beautiful piece despite the sadness.

Speculations about her and Tom (And miscarriages) are numerous so I guess I'm not surprised. I admire her honestly

heaven · 04-09-2007

^so do I

leyla m. · 04-09-2007

i wish her a baby soon! it must be difficult not to have a biological child when you have wanted one for over 20 years

brokenenglish · 04-09-2007

I am so curious to know who she was engaged to but didn't marry...
my money's on Lenny Kravitz.

I wish her the best!!

ultramarine · 04-09-2007

I hope she can conceive!

You go Nikki!

*Princesse* · 04-09-2007

I'm kind of awestruck with how much she and Keith have been through, and gotten through, together in the little time they've been together. It seems strong now. I hope they can have a child together since it's what they want. I really admire Nicole for being vulnerable, and for being strong, too. It seems like it's forgotten that it is possible, and pretty normal, to be both.

Spike413 · 04-09-2007

I love how gutsy it was to break that icy perfect persona everyone sees and talk so openly about things that are extremely personal and sad.

Kinda makes me like her more.

LoveLetter · 04-09-2007

sad, brave, love...

wish her a baby soon...

Priestess · 04-09-2007

It's a sad reality that many people have to face these days, not being able to have a child on their own. It must have been hard for her to open up about it. It seems like it will be a good article.

However, did they have to airbrush her breasts so much on the cover? They look way overdone.

kissmesweet · 05-09-2007

Awww... I feel so bad for her. I have always loved Nicole, but I do respect her for being so brave.

Heroin_Chic · 05-09-2007

I feel sad for her but details like that just don`t belong into the public!

Why does she come out with that after all these years? No new film Nicole?

brokenenglish · 05-09-2007

^ Well, her last film did bomb...
I think she has another coming out soon.

snowqueen · 05-09-2007

poor lady

i wouldnt wish that upon even my worst enemy

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Glittery_Bug backstage pass Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 901	Nicole Kidman: I lost Tom's baby when I was 23 www.dailymail.co.uk Nicole Kidman has revealed how she lost a baby early in her marriage to Tom Cruise. The miscarriage, which she has never spoken about before, happened when she was 23. But she was so desperate for a child that she and Cruise decided to adopt less than two years later. Kidman makes the revelation in an interview with Vanity Fair magazine, in which she also admits she has wanted a child of her own since she was 17. Now 40 and married to country music star Keith Urban, she adds: “I'm yearning to have one. I think I would be very sad if I wasn't able to have a baby. Keith knows I want one, and he has been getting there slowly.” Kidman has previously revealed that she discovered she was pregnant by Cruise after he filed for divorce in 2001 — but miscarried weeks later. The couple had been plagued with rumours about their love life and possible reasons why they had not conceived. They adopted daughter Bella, now 14, and Connor, 12. Kidman says: “From the minute Tom and I were married, I wanted to have babies. And we lost a baby early on, so that was really very traumatic. And that's when it came that we would adopt Bella. "There's a complicated background to that, given that I never speak much about many things. One day maybe that story will be told.” She adds: “My mother has an adopted sister, so it's been part of our family, and I knew it would probably play out somewhere in mine. I didn't think it would happen so early, but it did.” The star also reveals she became engaged to someone else between the split from Cruise and meeting Urban — fuelling speculation that the man may have been US tycoon Steve Bing or pop star Lenny Kravitz, both of whom she dated. She says: “I got engaged to somebody … but it just wasn't right. I wasn't ready. We weren't ready.” She admits she was “lonely” when she met Urban and tells of being alone after winning her best actress Oscar for The Hours. “You're in a hotel and you're like, 'Okay, well, I'm sitting in this big suite with an Oscar and I still don't have a life — what is wrong with me? Who do I jump on the bed with, and celebrate with, and order pancakes with?' That was painful, not having that person to share it with.” Of Urban, 39, she adds: “I would probably say that two very lonely people managed to meet at a time when they could open themselves to each other. We were a mixture of frightened and brave.” Kidman insists they have come through the trauma of Urban's alcohol and drugs addiction. He entered rehab four months after their wedding last year. She says: “We were in a very, very, very bad, painful place and have managed to step through it.”

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papa_levante oh! darling Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: at the bottom of everything Gender: femme Posts: 18,374	Stories like this just prove that all the money in the world can't make you happy. But it's great that she adopted anyway, but I think every woman wants a part of her to live in a child that she created with someone she loves. __________________ i'd rather live it 'cause dreamers always chase but never get it...............................♥ sam ypma

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Priestess front row Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Gender: femme Posts: 408	It's a sad reality that many people have to face these days, not being able to have a child on their own. It must have been hard for her to open up about it. It seems like it will be a good article. However, did they have to airbrush her breasts so much on the cover? They look way overdone.

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Heroin_Chic fashion insider Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Germany Gender: femme Posts: 2,217	I feel sad for her but details like that just don`t belong into the public! Why does she come out with that after all these years? No new film Nicole?