The Internet Has Discovered Nicole Kidman’s Getty Images Catalogue, And Here’s Why Everyone’s Obsessed

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Because why were her eyes open when she was kissing Tom Cruise?

Nicole Kidman has stepped back into the limelight to promote the new A24 erotic thriller Babygirl – and she’s looking as radiant as ever.

Nicole Kidman in an elegant one-shoulder gown stands on a red carpet, surrounded by floral decorations

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The Academy Award-winning star has had an incredibly storied career, with her performance in Babygirl most recently earning her a number of accolades, including a Golden Globe nomination.

Nicole Kidman in a pinstripe suit and graphic t-shirt is smiling while walking

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But Nicole is currently a hot topic online, not only for her stunning recent performance but also for something one X user declared held more value than one of the world’s most important archives.

Nicole Kidman posing in an elegant, strapless dress on a blue carpet event

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This week, a post on X went viral that read, “nicole kidman’s getty images catalogue is more important than the library of congress.” And on my honor as a pop culture journalist, I’d like to verify this statement as 100% accurate.

Nicole Kidman in elegant black outfit holds a trophy at a "Women in Entertainment" event. They are smiling while posing for a photo

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The post prompted users online to share their favorite Nicole Getty snaps, and there were some incredible contenders. I’ve rounded up some of the best ones so we can all bask in the glory that is candid Nicole Kidman. Enjoy!

Nicole Kidman in elegant one-shoulder gown at an event, posing with a thoughtful expression and flowers in the background

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The Batman Forever Westwood Premiere: June, 1995.

Nicole Kidman on red carpet in a sparkling, strapless dress surrounded by photographers

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Firstly, THIS. Dresses haven't sparkled like this since the Y2K scare.

The Eyes Wide Shut premiere: September, 1999.

Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise embrace on a red carpet. The person on the left wears an elegant, sleeveless gown, while the person on the right wears a casual top

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This absolute all-timer. 

Nicole reacting to her Best Actress nomination for The Hours: February, 2003.

Nicole Kidman sitting on a couch, looking surprised with mouth open, wearing a dark top and a patterned scarf around their neck. Microphone visible in foreground

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History in the making.

Nicole attending the 11th Annual IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards: March, 1996.

Nicole Kidman wearing sunglasses and a black coat, arms crossed, outdoors

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God, I wish I looked this good with my hair in my face. 

NYC Portrait Of A Lady screening: December, 1996.

Nicole Kidman in a gown, with curly hair, looks away while standing next to a man in a suit at an event

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Every time Nicole Kidman bites her finger the axis of the Earth shifts a little. 

Nicole and Tom in Venice: September, 1999.

Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise face each other closely, appearing to share a kiss. The background has a graphic design

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Another all-timer. Very Bruno Mars "Grenade" of Ms Nicole. 

Media call for Far And Away: January, 1992.

Nicole Kidman with curly hair resting their chin on hand in thoughtful pose

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Steeped in melancholia. I could write a sonnet about this image. It wouldn't be a good sonnet. But I could still write it.

Nicole and Kate Winslet, featuring Babe of Babe at the London Film Critics Circle Awards: March, 1996.

Nicole Kidman and Kate Winslet with curly hair kiss a small piglet on a stage, creating a playful scene. One woman wears a sleeveless dress, the other a black blazer

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Googling how to become a pig.

The Hours premiere: December 2002.

Nicole Kidman with curly hair in brown jacket and sheer top, touching chin, on a red carpet event, with poster images in the background

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I told you the Earth shifts whenever she does this. 

Simon Wiesenthal Center Honors Rupert Murdoch at Waldorf Astoria: January, 2006.

Nicole Kidman seated, wearing a stylish off-shoulder top, looks attentively forward

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Just what could she be so pouty about? I must know. 

Venice Film Festival: September, 2004.

Nicole Kidman with wavy hair and pearl earrings wearing a textured short-sleeve top, appearing in a candid moment at a formal event

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My life is forever changed. 

MTV Movie Awards: June, 2002.

Nicole Kidman with long hair wearing a black suit, holding a popcorn-shaped award in front of an awards backdrop

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No side-bang has ever side-banged harder than this side-bang. Showing this to my hairdresser immediately.

The eve of Nicole and Keith Urban's wedding: June, 2006.

Nicole Kidman with curly hair is sitting in a car, wearing a striped shirt and a dark vest. They appear to be looking out the window

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A personal favorite of all of ours. 

Nicole presenting at the 8th SAG Awards: March, 2002.

Nicole Kidman in a sleeveless black gown poses confidently on a stage, wearing glasses and jewelry. Steps are visible in the background

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She's so cutiepie here. 

Nicole arriving at the NSW Supreme Court: November, 2007.

Nicole Kidman with styled hair is escorted by security as media gathers around, capturing the scene with cameras and microphones

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How is this a real-life candid shot and not a movie still?!

Nicole arriving at the NSW Supreme Court: November, 2007.

Nicole Kidman surrounded by media, wearing a blouse and skirt, walks through a crowded area with microphones and cameras around

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Sorry, I had to include another. Does this look like it's framed like a Wong Kar-Wai shot to anyone else, or am I delusional? 

Nicole and Daniel Craig at The Golden Compass world premiere: November, 2007.

Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig on a staircase, one in a formal suit and the other in an elegant, sleeveless satin gown with a fitted bodice

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One user online said, "this picture of her with daniel is genuinely one of my fav ever bc they both look like vampires." And, well. Yeah. 

GQ Men Of The Year Awards: November, 2024.

Nicole Kidman in a sleek, long-sleeved dress poses gracefully in front of a backdrop that reads "GQ Men of the Year."

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And I couldn't not include a couple of my favorites from the 2020s, because Nicole has never stopped serving. 

Balenciaga Paris Womenswear Spring-Summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week: September, 2024.

Nicole Kidman in a stylish black dress, sunglasses, and heels walking with security. Another person in a trench coat is nearby

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The monochrome! Can we please talk about the monochrome! 

Cannes Film Festival: May, 2003.

Nicole Kidman in a sleek, sleeveless dress poses on a red carpet while surrounded by photographers at an event

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And while the cigarette picture is possibly her greatest, I had to end on this absolute jaw-dropper. No one has ever mothered this hard, and I doubt anyone will again. 

The moviestar's moviestar. Did I miss any of your faves? LMK in the comments.

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