'Out of my divorce came work that was applauded': Nicole Kidman tells how Tom Cruise break-up improved her career
For any actress, going through a high-profile divorce is never easy.
But Nicole Kidman has revealed how her and Tom Cruise's marriage breakdown in 2001 mostly helped rather than hindered her Hollywood career.
The Academy-Award winner, who is currently performing to critical acclaim in London's West End, made the revelation while addressing attendees at Friday's Women in the World summit in the capital.
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Marriage saved her: Nicole Kidman confessed at London's Women in the World summit that she was the 'loneliest she'd ever been' following her divorce from Tom Cruise - although it temporarily improved her career
'Out of my divorce came work that was applauded so that was an interesting thing for me,' the 48-year-old Australian told audience members.
However, it also came with its obvious disadvantages and Nicole was left feeling the 'loneliest she'd ever been' after winning an Oscar.
'[The divorce] culminated in winning an Oscar and that caused an epiphany which was, "This isn’t the answer".
'I was holding a gold statue and I was the loneliest I’d ever been.'
Passionate: The Aussie poured her energies into professional ventures - but still felt empty inside
Suits you: Nicole showed off her svelte figure in a fitted grey blazer paired with matching slim-leg trousers and a buttoned waistcoat
Talking about the plaudits she received for pouring her energy into professional endeavours, she said: 'I was running from my life at that time, I wasn’t able to handle the reality of it and as an actor you have this wonderful thing where you can go and get lost in somebody else’s life.
Instead, Nicole confessed that she actually found fulfillment by marrying husband Keith Urban.
Discussing the relationship with the event's founder, Nicole said: 'We didn’t really know each other – we got to know each other during our marriage.'
For fans of the star, such personal insight is a rare thing.
Smart: A white shirt was layered underneath while Nicole styled her blonde locks into a half up 'do'
Speaking from the heart: The Oscar winning actress was one of the VIP speakers at the Women in the World event, the sixth annual summit
Finishing touch: The stylish star added coordinating grey suede shoes with a towering heel
However, while Nicole was happy to talk about her own relationships at the summit, she did not speak out on her family's recent happy news after her and Tom's adopted daughter Isabella - known as Bella - tied the knot with British I.T. consultant Max Parker on September 18 in London.
A new report by People Magazine has claimed Nicole was completely unaware her daughter was tying the knot last month.
However the actress is 'very happy for Bella,' a source told the publication.
Candid: Nicole took to the stage on Friday afternoon where she was interviewed by WITW founder Tina Brown
Honest: In a wide-ranging talk, the star spoke abut her divorce with Tom Cruise and the creative period that the personal heartbreak coincided with
Happy time: She added that she's found fulfillment in both her career and love life since marrying Keith Urban
Big news: While Nicole was happy to talk about her own relationships at the summit, she did not speak out on her family's recent happy news that her adopted daughter Isabella recently married
The insider insisted reports Nicole had actually helped plan the wedding were false, but added that the Australian only wants whats best for the 22-year-old.
'She, like all mothers, wants her child to be happy, and it surely seems Bella is very happy,' the source said.
Nicole joined a host of high-profile names including Theresa May, Winnie Harlow, a top model with vitiligo skin condition, and Cara Delevingne to speak at the Women in the World summit on Friday.
Newlywed: Isabella - known as Bella - tied the knot with British I.T. consultant Max Parker on September 18 in London
Another VIP speaker: Winnie Harlow, a top model with vitiligo skin condition, also spoke out at the Women in the World summit
Taking the stage: Singer/Songwriter Nina Nesbitt was head to toe in black as she was interviewed
The Australian star showed off her svelte figure in a fitted grey blazer paired with matching slim-leg trousers and a buttoned waistcoat.
A white shirt was layered underneath while Nicole added coordinating grey suede heels and styled her blonde locks into a half up do.
A smattering of makeup highlighted her flawless features, with pink blusher matched with a glossy lip.
Stylish: Nina looked gorgeous in leather trousers and statement ankle boots as she arrived for the summit
Home Secretary Theresa May spoke about getting women interested in politics and her passion for fashion
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