Nicole Kidman's Giddy Return to The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
Nicole Kidman was overjoyed to reunite with her longtime crush, Jimmy Fallon, on Monday night during her first appearance on The Tonight Show in four years. The Hollywood actress, who finalised her divorce from Keith Urban in September, was in high spirits as she coyly told Jimmy, "Four years, I haven't seen you." A beaming Fallon responded enthusiastically, expressing his desire for her to return monthly, saying, "I love having you on!"
Revisiting Past Awkward Encounters
During the show, the conversation turned to their past interactions, where Nicole had previously revealed a disastrous date with Jimmy. In a 2015 appearance, she confessed to having a huge crush on the talk show host, describing an awkward meeting at his apartment where he wore a baseball cap, barely spoke, and played video games, leading her to think he had no interest and might be gay. Jimmy, who had no idea it was a date, was shocked and later called it a "legitimate, real awkward moment" in an interview with Variety.
Second Rejection and Surprise Cameo
In 2016, Nicole returned to the show and disclosed another missed opportunity at a party hosted by David Fincher, where she waited for Jimmy to ask for her number, but he never did. During that episode, her then-husband, Keith Urban, surprised everyone with a guitar serenade, planting a passionate kiss on Nicole before she sat on his lap, leaving Jimmy unaware of the cameo.
Jimmy's Perspective on the Missed Chances
Jimmy later explained on The Howard Stern Show that during their first meeting, he was nervous and tried to be professional, viewing Nicole as "the most beautiful person who's ever walked into my apartment." He also noted on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that overlooking Nicole led him to marry "the best wife in the world," Nancy Juvonen, in 2007, with whom he shares two children.
Personal Lives and Family Details
Nicole married Keith Urban in 2006 in Sydney, Australia, and they have two children, Sunday and Faith. She also has two adopted children from her previous marriage to Tom Cruise, Bella and Connor. The couple finalised their divorce in September, marking a new chapter for the actress as she promotes her new TV show Scarpetta and teases an upcoming Practical Magic sequel, promising to return to Jimmy's couch for "midnight margaritas."
