Nicole Kidman Embraces Her Natural Curls During Family Vacation

Nicole Kidman showcased her natural curly hair on a recent family getaway, sharing photos on her Instagram. The actress, 58, posted summer memories from a trip to Croatia, highlighting her relaxed beauty and free-flowing curls.

Fans and friends alike praised her look, with comments like “Let the curls run free!” and praise from fellow celebrities Joey King and Reese Witherspoon. Kidman previously posted a picture of her natural hair during the same trip, wearing a white dress.

Nicole Kidman kisses daughter Faith on the cheek — Kidman credits her daughter Faith for encouraging her to embrace her natural curls: “She likes it when my hair is curly, so I wear it for her.”

The vacation included her daughters Faith, 14, and Sunday Rose, 17, along with her sister Antonia and several of her six children. Photographs captured mother and daughter sharing tender moments, both sporting beachy hairstyles at sunset, and Kidman in a floral maxi skirt and cropped top.

Nicole Kidman and daughter Sunday Rose — The actress enjoyed the summer sunset with her daughter Sunday Rose, dressed in matching floral prints.

Sunday Rose has been building her fashion portfolio, making her runway debut at Miu Miu’s spring/summer 2025 show and appearing on the cover of Nylon magazine’s “It Girl” issue. She is also a brand ambassador for Omega.

Nicole Kidman with her sister Antonia during the trip — Kidman relaxed with her sister Antonia, a journalist and TV presenter, enjoying the summer sunset.

Reflecting on her earlier career, Kidman expressed regret about straightening her naturally curly hair, which she did in pursuit of a certain image. In a video interview for her May 2025 Allure cover story, she shared her remorse and encouraged young girls to embrace their curls.

She reminisced, “Why did I straighten my hair? I loved my hair in ‘Days of Thunder.’ That is my natural hair. I wish I hadn’t gone down that path. For all the little girls out there, embrace the curl.”

Nicole Kidman with curly hair in "Dead Calm." — In her early acting days, Kidman’s natural curls were a signature look, seen here in “Dead Calm.”

In 2020, she shared that her daughter Faith also influenced her decision to embrace her natural hair, revealing, “It’s taken me 40-something years, but I embrace the curl. My youngest daughter has the same hair. She likes it when my hair is curly, so I wear it for her.” Faith has since joined her mother in the fashion industry, appearing in a beauty campaign and sharing a family bond rooted in authenticity.