Actress Nicole Kidman told British Vogue that friends warned her career would end when she married fellow actor Tom Cruise at age 22.
The Oscar-winning star recalled how people around her insisted she would become nothing more than Cruise's wife, but she chose to follow her feelings regardless.
Kidman said: "I'm like, 'I don't care. I'm in love. I want to be married.' And then I was his 'wife' and they were like, 'See, we told you.' I'm like, 'So what? I wasn't meant to marry the man I love? Of course I'll throw my career away. I don't care'."
Before meeting Cruise in 1990 on the set of the action movie Days Of Thunder, Kidman was primarily a minor actress in Australia. Her early roles included the teen film BMX Bandits and the outback drama Bush Christmas, in which her character saves a sheep farm.
Far from putting her career on hold, Kidman starred in 13 movies during her 10-year marriage to Cruise. Her credits from that period include the thriller Eyes Wide Shut alongside her husband, as well as Batman Forever.
Immediately after their marriage ended 25 years ago, Kidman starred in director Baz Luhrmann's musical film Moulin Rouge!, cementing her status as a global superstar. Commentators have noted that her success came alongside her high-profile marriage to the Mission Impossible star, a topic she continues to revisit in interviews.
Rod Stewart Heart Operation and Tour Cancellation
Veteran rock singer Rod Stewart has cancelled the final dates of his concert tour in Mexico and the United States to undergo heart surgery.
The 81-year-old performer requires an operation to place a stent in his heart. The cancellation comes after Stewart was forced to pause a previous live performance to use an oxygen mask before continuing his show.
The health setback coincides with Stewart welcoming his sixth grandchild. Worried fans have raised concerns over his health, questioning whether the legendary performer should retire his stage act.
Amy Hunt European Championship Double Victory
British sprinter Amy Hunt secured gold medals in both the 100m and 200m events at the 2026 European Athletics Championship in Birmingham.
The 24-year-old athlete is a Cambridge University graduate who maintains a popular YouTube channel and trains for five hours every day. She routinely listens to music by Mamma Mia! prior to her races.
Sponsors are lining up to partner with Hunt due to her high public appeal, positioning her alongside top British sports figures such as tennis player Emma Raducanu.
Anne Hathaway Campaign for Dog Film Ratings
Actress Anne Hathaway has advocated for movies featuring the death of a dog to receive an R rating, describing such scenes as deeply upsetting for viewers.
Filmgoers currently rely on websites like doesthedogdie.com to track animal fates in cinema. Notable examples of canine deaths include Old Yeller, where the main dog contracts rabies, and Marley & Me, where the dog dies from a stomach condition.
By contrast, the 1963 film The Incredible Journey featured a positive outcome when the dog Bodger successfully reunited with his family after being presumed dead.
Bel Powley Comments on Harry Potter Adaptation
Actress Bel Powley has spoken out ahead of her appearance in HBO's upcoming television adaptation of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter book series.
Powley stated that while she strongly disagrees with Rowling's views on gender, she remains a devoted fan of the books and their magic. Her stance contrasts with former child stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, who previously criticized the author.
Brad Pitt Reflections on Sobriety and Moderation
Hollywood actor Brad Pitt revealed that after maintaining seven years of full sobriety, he now occasionally drinks a glass or two of wine with his girlfriend of four years, Ines de Ramon.
Pitt once claimed he could drink a Russian under the table with his own vodka. Commentators have debated his decision, though supporters argue that moderate consumption should not be conflated with severe alcohol misuse.
Jonathan Ross Comments on Dialogue Mumbling
Television presenter Jonathan Ross claimed actor Leo Woodall has developed a habit of mumbling his lines following his performance in the 2024 drama series One Day.
Critics noted the irony of the comment, pointing out that Ross built a long broadcasting career despite his own distinctive speech trait involving the letter r.
Kate Moss Mediterranean Holiday and Eclipse Recollections
Supermodel Kate Moss and her daughter Lila Moss were pictured together during a summer outing in the Mediterranean Sea.
The mother and daughter trip evoked memories of family seaside holidays in Australia, where mothers and daughters swam together wearing matching flowered bathing caps while male relatives pursued separate activities.
The summer season also brought a rare solar eclipse, marking a 62-year wait since a previous eclipse opportunity in Australia in 1964. During that childhood event, school pupils made pinhole projectors out of Coco Pops boxes, only for unruly classmates to break rules and ruin the viewing equipment.
Andy Burnham Policy Proposals and Local Initiatives
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has outlined a series of local policy proposals following a public listening exercise.
Burnham plans to reduce the number of vape shops, consider restricting disposable barbecues during dry weather, and block the early release of individuals convicted in the death of PC Andrew Harper.
The mayor also faced lighthearted attention when bakery chain Greggs temporarily renamed its sausage, bean and cheese melt to the "sausage, bean and cheese thing" after Burnham forgot its official name during an interview.
Burnham further proposed housing asylum seekers in middle-class residential areas as a core policy principle.
School Exam Success and Royal Film Performance
Michaela Community School, located in a disadvantaged area of London, reported that 70 per cent of its A-level grades were awarded at A or A*.
Headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh, often described as Britain's strictest teacher, oversaw the results. The success prompted calls for Education Secretary Lucy Powell to revise her previous statements regarding academic focus in state education.
Meanwhile, in entertainment news, the production company founded by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released Cookie Queens, a film centered on fundraising girl scouts.
The project was outperformed at the United States box office by a compilation movie featuring skateboarding cats, drawing humor from feline enthusiasts who noted the royal couple's lack of cat-focused ventures.
