Nicole Kidman Explains the Real Story Behind Those Infamous 2001 Photos of Her Celebrating, & It Has Nothing to Do with Tom Cruise Divorce

Nicole Kidman is clarifying the story about those infamous photos that have circulated for years, said to have been taken as she left her lawyer’s office after her divorce from Tom Cruise was finalized.

If you don’t know, for years, certain photos of Nicole Kidman have circulated the Internet. The photos are from 2001, and show Nicole celebrating in the street. Lore has said the photos were taken just after finalizing her split from the famed actor.

“Live every day like you’re 2001 nicole kidman leaving her lawyer’s office after divorcing tom cruise,” one version of the meme reads, via Know Your Meme.

Now, Nicole is clarifying what is really behind those infamous pics.

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“That was not me; that was from a film, that wasn’t real life. I know that image!” Nicole explained to British GQ. When explained that many believe the photos were taken after her divorce was finalized, she said, “That’s not true.”

She also explained her awkward clapping at the 2017 Oscars, which went viral and you can see here.

“I’ve also seen the one where I’m clapping like that. ’Cause I had a massive heavy borrowed ring on and it was really painful, and I was scared of wrecking the jewellery. Ha! There’s always something behind the actual images that go out there, right?” Nicole shared.