Nicole Kidman suggests regret over marrying Tom Cruise

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In the wake of Scientology scandals and his divorce drama with Katie Holmes, it’s easy to forget that Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman were once married.

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The couple wed in 1990 after meeting on the set of Days of Thunder. Kidman, now 49, was just 23 years old at the time. Now, more than two decades later, the actress has opened up about her marriage, and subsequent divorce, to Cruise.

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An infamous photo of Nicole Kidman full of joy as she leaves an attorney’s office after her divorce settlement with Tom Cruise is finalised in 2001

“I was so young when I got married. I look back now and I’m like, ‘What?’ ” Nicole revealed to Red magazine. The couple adopted two children, their daughter Isabella and son Connor, but divorced in 2001.

Reminiscing about her journey, Nicole reflects on how young she was when she made such serious commitments. “I had two kids by the time I was 27 and I’d been married for four years” the star explained. However, she adds, “that’s what I wanted” at the time.

Now, 15 years after their divorce, both Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman have been married again. Although Tom has since got divorced again after his six year marriage to Katie Holmes fell through. Tom has one daughter from the marriage, 10-year-old Suri. However, reports state that hasn’t seen or spoken to his daughter Suri in three years.

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Meanwhile, Nicole Kidman has been happily married to country singer Keith Urban for just over 10 years. The pair, who are one of the most romantic couples in Hollywood, have two daughters together, Sunday Rose, 8, and six-year-old Faith Margaret.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban

“We’ve been through a lot for 10 years. And we’re stronger than ever” the happy actress revealed. “I say that while touching wood, and no way in a boastful way” she adds. “I just say it with wonder. Absolute wonder.”

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