Nicole Kidman and her 17-year-old daughter Sunday Rose have ignited a lively online discussion after their appearance together at this year's Met Gala. The mother-daughter duo turned heads in equally flamboyant frocks, with Nicole, 58, sporting a floor-sweeping Chanel gown in ruby red adorned with feather trimmings, while her model daughter wore a pink-and-lavender Dior gown featuring a boxy strapless bodice and flowing skirt.
Mixed Reactions to Their Ensembles
The theme of this year's event is Costume Art, with the dress code being Fashion Is Art. While some fashion critics praised the pair for embracing the night's theme with theatrical flair, others were less convinced. 'Are they meant to be Angry Birds?' one online critic jibed. 'Sunday and Nicole should've twinned more if attending as a pair. Two completely different outfits that didn't compliment the other,' another added, as someone else agreed: 'What a terrible look for both of them.'
Several users took swipes at Nicole's look specifically, with one likening her ensemble to that of a 'saloon girl', while another commented: 'Nicole's dress looks like something from a Las Vegas show.' 'Not a fan of Nicole's look. So boring and overdone. This is the Met Gala!' yet another user added.
Criticism of Hair and Gown
Several critics also targeted Nicole's hair, accusing her of wearing a wig. 'Nicole's wig sitting so high on her head looks ridiculous,' one wrote, while a second added: 'Nicole's wig is ridiculous.' Sunday's unusual gown also attracted criticism, with some comparing it to a maternity dress. 'How could Nicole dress Sunday Rose like that?' one user wrote, as another added: 'Never expected a teenager to go with that look.' 'What in god name is Sunday Urban wearing?' a third commented, as someone else weighed in: 'Sunday Rose could have used some help choosing an outfit.'
Defenders Praise the Duo
Despite the negative reactions, many fans defended the mother-daughter duo, with several branding their looks 'breathtaking.' 'A gorgeous mother-daughter moment,' one wrote, as another added: 'I love both their looks! Obsessed with this duo.' 'Nicole looks beautiful here, the best I seen her look in a long time,' someone else added: 'Sunday is stunning just like her mother.' 'Sunday looks fabulous - the perfect outfit for her Met Gala debut,' yet another added.
Sunday Rose's Rising Fashion Career
Sunday made her runway debut as part of Miu Miu's Paris Womenswear Spring-Summer 2025 show for Paris Fashion Week. Her debut was deemed a success by fashion bible Vogue, which declared: 'So what does this mean for Sunday Rose Kidman-Urban? Come the Fall 2025 collections in February, I'd wager we're in for a month of Sundays.' Nicole was in attendance for the debut, and the pair later stepped out together for the Miu Miu dinner party.
Speaking to ELLE Australia earlier this year, Sunday praised her mother for introducing her to the showbiz industry as a little girl. 'I definitely gained a lot of interest from those experiences and especially being privileged enough to experience them at a young age,' she said. 'My mum is someone who has always been so creative and my biggest inspiration in life. She's a key part of everything I do.'
Father Keith Urban's Protective Stance
However, an 'insider' previously revealed to Woman's Day that Sunday's father Keith Urban would prefer her to stay out of the spotlight until she 'grows up.' 'He knows he's overprotective but he wants Sunday to wait a few years to really grow up before she even thinks about becoming a star,' the source claimed. The source added that Sunday is pushing Nicole to be allowed to attend red carpet events, while 'overprotective' Keith prefers his daughter at home. 'Keith's really got himself caught between a rock and a hard place,' the insider said. 'Sunday and Nicole are cut from the same cloth but he's worried that Nic may be taking the easy path and saying 'yes' too many times to their daughter.' Sunday was born in July 2008 in Nashville, and her sister Faith arrived in 2010.
