'Nicole stayed there and nobody blinked an eye': Antonia Kidman opens up about how her new life in Singapore and how 'age' has allowed her to step out of her famous sister's shadow

By Simone Amelia For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 18:12 EST, 21 December 2016 | Updated: 18:36 EST, 21 December 2016

She's the younger sister of Hollywood A-lister Nicole Kidman.

And after experiencing family heartache in recent years, Antonia Kidman is now enjoying an incognito life in Singapore with husband Craig Marran.

The 46-year-old was a recent guest on the No Filter podcast and opened up about her relationship with her famous sister.

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Opening up: Antonia Kidman opened up about her relationship with her famous sister and says stepping out of her shadow has come with 'age' and building a life in Singapore under her married name

When asked if the idea of living in Nicole's shadow had gone away with age, the mother-of-six children agreed.

'I think so, and maybe living in Singapore too,' she answered, adding later in the chat: 'I think it's age also.'

The former TV presenter said being based in Singapore 'has injected anonymity' into her life and she has enjoyed connecting with Australia's ex-pat community.

'I'm Antonia Marran up there and it's lovely, it's good,' she said.

She's especially happy with how that works for the children, noting there are no gossip magazines in the region.

Independent: When asked if the idea of living in Nicole's shadow had gone away with age, the mother-of-six children agreed

Low-key: The former TV presenter (pictured with Craig and sons James and Hamish) said being based in Singapore 'has injected anonymity' into her life 

'You're totally out of the loop. The media isn't the same,' she enthused.

The journalist and author noted the family's new home has allowed her to reclaim her identity.

'It's probably why we're still there,' she said. 'Not just for me, but maybe it's another part of it.' 

Incognito: The former TV presenter said being based in Singapore 'has injected anonymity' into her life and she has enjoyed connecting with Australia's ex-pat community

The same goes for her Oscar winning sister, who has spent time with her in the island city-state. 

'Nicole stayed there and nobody blinked an eye,' she said of her sister's three-day visit, which flew under the radar. 

Antonia also revealed the sisters' children are very close, despite living on opposite sides of the world. 

Family ties: Antonia with (L-R) mother Janelle, late father Dr. Antony Kidman and sister Nicole in 1990

Thanks to their flexible travel schedules, they are able to come together frequently.

And because they are the same age, Nicole's youngest daughters Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret are especially close with Antonia's kids Sybella and Nicholas.

This especially goes for seven-year-old Sybella, who is more like a sister to her cousins.

Sibling love: She revealed the sisters' children are very close, despite living on opposite sides of the world. Pictured with Lucia at the premiere of Australia in November 2008

Things haven't been easy for Antonia in recent years.

In 2014, she lost her beloved father Dr. Antony Kidman to a heart attack and six months later, her ex-husband Angus Hawley passed away at the age of 46.

She described the heartbreaking incidents as major events that happened suddenly.

Tough times: In 2014, she lost her beloved father Dr. Antony Kidman to a heart attack and six months later, her ex-husband Angus Hawley passed away at the age of 46

She was married for a second time to Singapore-based businessman Craig in 2010, whom she met through a mutual friend.

'The second time around is being able to choose your partner with a little bit more wisdom,' she noted of their union. 

She shares her two youngest sons with Craig - Nicholas and Alexander - and her eldest children - Lucia, Hamish, James and Sybella - with her late ex-husband. 

'The second time around is being able to choose your partner with a little bit more wisdom,' she noted of her union. Pictured with Craig and daughter Lucia at the Lion premiere in Sydney

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