Nicole Kidman shows off incredible jacked arms in new magazine shoot

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By Carina Murphy

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Nicole Kidman is flexing her muscles.

As the cover star for the upcoming edition of Perfect magazine, the 55-year-old Australian can be seen posing in a striking copper wig, tight halterneck top, and silver miniskirt.

But it is her toned arms - which the Oscar-winner can be seen proudly flaunting in the snap - that have really taken people's breath away.

The edgy cover, which was shot by Malaysian-Chinese photographer Zhong Lin, celebrates Perfect magazine's third edition, as well as the news that Kidman has been honored with their first ever 'Perfect Icon' award.

Founded in 2020 by British stylist Katie Grand, the magazine explained in a statement that the annual award will comprise of 23 nods and recognize people "shaping contemporary culture".

"At a time when the validity of awards ceremonies is in question, and the red-carpet spectacle of presentations is dominated by the awarding bodies and the presenters, we wanted to shift the focus back on those who we think deserve to be rewarded," the statement read per news.com.au.

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Meanwhile, this is not the first time this year that Kidman has made headlines with a magazine cover. The mother-of-four courted controversy in February when she appeared on Vanity Fair's cover in a barely there Miu Miu mini skirt and crop top, in a stunning snap that showed off her impressive abs.

Although many people gushed over the cover, others accused the publication of over-photoshopping the Moulin Rouge star's body.

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In a later interview published by Vogue Australia, Kidman told Australian director Baz Luhrmann that she later had second thoughts about the revealing Miu Miu look.

"I did walk away thinking, 'What was I thinking?! That was ridiculous! What were you doing, Nicole?!' And then I went, 'Eh, oh well,'" she recalled.

The star went on to say that she hadn't lost much sleep over the cover - and that she enjoyed pushing the limits and trying new things.

"Cause you know that part about me where I’m like, 'I’m just going to do what I want to do, ultimately' And just have some fun. And just commit, like really commit when I show up, do it. But there’s got to be some fun. And sometimes it’s going to work, and sometimes it isn’t. But I love the idea of being bold and not fitting into a box," she said.

Featured Image Credit: REUTERS / Alamy

Nicole Kidman shows off incredible jacked arms in new magazine shoot

vt-author-image

By Carina Murphy

Article saved!Article saved!

Nicole Kidman is flexing her muscles.

As the cover star for the upcoming edition of Perfect magazine, the 55-year-old Australian can be seen posing in a striking copper wig, tight halterneck top, and silver miniskirt.

But it is her toned arms - which the Oscar-winner can be seen proudly flaunting in the snap - that have really taken people's breath away.

The edgy cover, which was shot by Malaysian-Chinese photographer Zhong Lin, celebrates Perfect magazine's third edition, as well as the news that Kidman has been honored with their first ever 'Perfect Icon' award.

Founded in 2020 by British stylist Katie Grand, the magazine explained in a statement that the annual award will comprise of 23 nods and recognize people "shaping contemporary culture".

"At a time when the validity of awards ceremonies is in question, and the red-carpet spectacle of presentations is dominated by the awarding bodies and the presenters, we wanted to shift the focus back on those who we think deserve to be rewarded," the statement read per news.com.au.

wp-image-1263166258 size-full
Credit: UPI / Alamy

Meanwhile, this is not the first time this year that Kidman has made headlines with a magazine cover. The mother-of-four courted controversy in February when she appeared on Vanity Fair's cover in a barely there Miu Miu mini skirt and crop top, in a stunning snap that showed off her impressive abs.

Although many people gushed over the cover, others accused the publication of over-photoshopping the Moulin Rouge star's body.

wp-image-1263140097 size-full
Credit: ZUMA Press, Inc. / Alamy

In a later interview published by Vogue Australia, Kidman told Australian director Baz Luhrmann that she later had second thoughts about the revealing Miu Miu look.

"I did walk away thinking, 'What was I thinking?! That was ridiculous! What were you doing, Nicole?!' And then I went, 'Eh, oh well,'" she recalled.

The star went on to say that she hadn't lost much sleep over the cover - and that she enjoyed pushing the limits and trying new things.

"Cause you know that part about me where I’m like, 'I’m just going to do what I want to do, ultimately' And just have some fun. And just commit, like really commit when I show up, do it. But there’s got to be some fun. And sometimes it’s going to work, and sometimes it isn’t. But I love the idea of being bold and not fitting into a box," she said.

Featured Image Credit: REUTERS / Alamy