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Nicole Kidman, 59, Sparks Buzz With Her Hair and Walk at Chanel Show as Rarely Seen Daughter Faith, 15, Makes a Striking Appearance — Photos

Nicole Kidman, 59, turned heads at Chanel's Sydney show alongside her rarely seen daughter Faith, 15. While the teenager's striking outfit sparked debate, fans couldn't stop talking about Nicole's hair and unusual walk. See the photos and reactions that got everyone talking.

By Paula Moskal Nov 06, 2026 - 10:25 A.M.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban share a glamorous red-carpet moment at the 2017 Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban share a glamorous red-carpet moment at the 2017 Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images.

Nicole Kidman is no stranger to making headlines with her fashion choices, but her latest Chanel appearance came with a rather unexpected twist. The 59-year-old Oscar winner stepped out with her rarely seen youngest daughter, Faith Margaret, 15, and the mother-daughter outing quickly gave social media plenty to discuss.

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What began as another glamorous evening turned into a conversation about family resemblance, fashion choices, and a few details that viewers couldn't stop examining. And while Faith's appearance attracted plenty of compliments, Nicole's hair and walk sparked questions of their own.

Nicole Kidman dazzled in a strapless navy Chanel gown at the 2005 Met Gala, held on May 2 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The actress co-chaired the event, which celebrated the exhibition “The House of Chanel,” alongside Karl Lagerfeld and Anna Wintour. | Source: Getty Images.

Nicole Kidman dazzled in a strapless navy Chanel gown at the 2005 Met Gala, held on May 2 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The actress co-chaired the event, which celebrated the exhibition “The House of Chanel,” alongside Karl Lagerfeld and Anna Wintour. | Source: Getty Images.

Nicole's Chanel Story Goes Back More Than 20 Years

Kidman's connection with Chanel began long before her latest appearance, and it has produced some of the most memorable fashion moments of her career. In 2004, she became the face of the house's iconic N°5 fragrance in an extravagant campaign directed by Australian filmmaker Baz Luhrmann.

The cinematic advertisement featured Kidman as a glamorous movie star caught between fame and romance, complete with elaborate costumes and a dramatic love story. It was hardly an ordinary perfume commercial, and the collaboration helped establish her enduring relationship with the French fashion house.

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More than two decades later, Kidman returned to Chanel as a brand ambassador in October 2025, beginning a new chapter under creative director Matthieu Blazy. The reunion brought the actress back into the spotlight of a fashion house she had helped make unforgettable.

Her renewed partnership also brought a series of stylish appearances, each offering a different interpretation of Chanel's signature elegance. And when the brand announced a major fashion event in Kidman's native Australia, there was every reason to expect her name on the guest list.

Nicole Kidman attended Chanel's Spring/Summer 2027 presentation in Paris in October 2026, continuing her renewed relationship with the fashion house. | Source: Getty Images.

Nicole Kidman attended Chanel's Spring/Summer 2027 presentation in Paris in October 2026, continuing her renewed relationship with the fashion house. | Source: Getty Images.

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Chanel Brings a Little French Glamour Down Under

On November 5, 2026, Chanel staged its Cruise 2026/27 presentation at The Cutaway in Sydney's Barangaroo. The event marked the luxury house's first official runway presentation in Australia, transforming the waterfront venue into a glamorous fashion destination.

The collection, designed by Matthieu Blazy, had previously debuted in Biarritz, France, a seaside town with its own important place in Chanel's history. Bringing it to Sydney added an Australian chapter to the story, and the guest list certainly delivered on star power.

Chanel presented its Cruise 2026/27 collection at The Cutaway in Barangaroo, bringing its runway show to Australia for the first time. | Source: Getty Images.

Chanel presented its Cruise 2026/27 collection at The Cutaway in Barangaroo, bringing its runway show to Australia for the first time. | Source: Getty Images.

Among the famous attendees were Margot Robbie, Kylie Minogue, and Luhrmann himself, giving the evening a particularly strong Australian connection. Kidman, of course, was another major name at the event, although this time she had someone special accompanying her.

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Rather than arriving with her older daughter, Sunday Rose, the actress brought Faith Margaret, who has been making more public appearances in recent months. It was another sign that Kidman's youngest daughter was becoming increasingly comfortable in the world of celebrity fashion.

Margot Robbie was among the high-profile Australian stars who attended Chanel's landmark Sydney presentation. | Source: Getty Images.

Margot Robbie was among the high-profile Australian stars who attended Chanel's landmark Sydney presentation. | Source: Getty Images.

Two Daughters, Two Different Paths Into Fashion

Kidman shares Sunday Rose, 18, and Faith Margaret, 15, with her former husband, country singer Keith Urban. Although both daughters have occasionally accompanied their mother to major events, their public profiles have developed quite differently.

Sunday has already begun establishing herself in the fashion industry, appearing on runways and attending high-profile shows alongside her famous mother. She even joined Nicole at the 2026 Met Gala, continuing a growing tradition of stylish mother-daughter outings.

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Nicole Kidman and Sunday Rose attended the 2026 Met Gala together as the teenager continued building her presence in the fashion world. | Source: Getty Images.

Nicole Kidman and Sunday Rose attended the 2026 Met Gala together as the teenager continued building her presence in the fashion world. | Source: Getty Images.

Sunday's modeling career has also included appearances for major luxury brands, showing that her interest in fashion goes beyond simply accompanying her mother on red carpets. With her height, distinctive features, and growing experience in front of cameras, the teenager has been developing a public identity of her own.

Faith, meanwhile, has taken a quieter route, with fewer high-profile appearances and considerably less exposure to the fashion industry. That difference has made her recent outings particularly interesting for fans accustomed to seeing Nicole accompanied by Sunday.

Sunday Rose has stepped into the modeling world, appearing on major runways and establishing her own connection with luxury fashion. | Source: Getty Images.

Sunday Rose has stepped into the modeling world, appearing on major runways and establishing her own connection with luxury fashion. | Source: Getty Images.

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But Faith hasn't been completely absent from the public eye, and her appearances have become increasingly noticeable. In September 2026, she joined her mother at the US Open in New York, giving fans another glimpse of the teenager away from the traditional red carpet.

The mother-daughter duo appeared relaxed as they watched the tennis, making the outing feel different from their more formal fashion appearances. It also showed that Faith was beginning to accompany her mother to a wider range of public events.

Nicole Kidman and Faith Margaret attended the US Open in September 2026, one of several recent public outings shared by the pair. | Source: Getty Images.

Nicole Kidman and Faith Margaret attended the US Open in September 2026, one of several recent public outings shared by the pair. | Source: Getty Images.

A Fashion Partnership in the Making?

A month later, Faith joined Nicole at Chanel's Spring/Summer 2027 show during Paris Fashion Week, where the pair appeared in complementary gray looks. Nicole chose a structured gray ensemble, while Faith embraced a more relaxed combination of a cardigan, jeans, and heels.

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The coordinated color palette made their outfits feel connected without being identical, offering an early glimpse of how their individual styles could work together. It was a fashionable family moment, but not one where the teenager seemed determined to copy her mother's wardrobe.

Nicole and Faith coordinated in gray at Chanel's Paris show in October, embracing different silhouettes while keeping their looks visually connected. | Source: Getty Images.

Nicole and Faith coordinated in gray at Chanel's Paris show in October, embracing different silhouettes while keeping their looks visually connected. | Source: Getty Images.

The Paris appearance was especially notable because Faith had spent much of her childhood away from the regular celebrity circuit. Unlike Sunday, whose modeling career has naturally brought her into the spotlight, Faith's public outings have largely centered on spending time with her mother.

There is no indication that Faith intends to follow her sister into modeling, although her growing presence at fashion events has certainly encouraged comparisons. And with Nicole's long-standing Chanel connection, the brand has become an increasingly familiar setting for their mother-daughter moments.

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The pair's appearance at Paris Fashion Week offered a closer look at Faith's growing confidence during public events. | Source: Getty Images.

The pair's appearance at Paris Fashion Week offered a closer look at Faith's growing confidence during public events. | Source: Getty Images.

The Family Resemblance That Keeps Fans Guessing

With two famous parents, it's perhaps inevitable that Faith's appearance attracts comparisons, although viewers don't always agree on which side of the family she resembles most. Some see Nicole's delicate facial features, while others notice similarities to Keith Urban.

Her parents' distinct appearances make the comparisons particularly interesting, especially as Faith grows older and develops her own personal style. The conversation has also been fueled by her relative absence from the spotlight during her younger years, leaving fans with fewer public photographs to compare.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban pictured together during their marriage, years before their daughters began attracting attention at major fashion events. | Source: Getty Images.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban pictured together during their marriage, years before their daughters began attracting attention at major fashion events. | Source: Getty Images.

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Keith, known for his long career in country music, has maintained a recognizable image of his own, from his signature hairstyle to his expressive smile. Nicole, meanwhile, has spent decades in front of the cameras, with her height, striking features, and changing hairstyles becoming familiar to audiences worldwide.

The contrast between their appearances has made the question of family resemblance a recurring topic whenever photographs of their daughters emerge. But a resemblance isn't always about one particular feature, and fans can see different things in the very same photograph.

Keith Urban's distinctive features have inspired comparisons with his youngest daughter as she makes more public appearances. | Source: Getty Images.

Keith Urban's distinctive features have inspired comparisons with his youngest daughter as she makes more public appearances. | Source: Getty Images.

As Faith has grown taller, her height has become another detail people notice when she stands alongside her mother. The teenager is approaching adulthood, and each new appearance offers a slightly different glimpse of how much she has changed.

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For fans who remember Nicole's earlier family outings, seeing her daughters now appearing confidently at major events brings an extra element of nostalgia. And while Sunday has already taken her first steps into professional modeling, Faith's own fashion identity is still taking shape.

An earlier family photograph offers a glimpse of Nicole Kidman's daughters before their more recent appearances in the fashion spotlight. | Source: Getty Images.

An earlier family photograph offers a glimpse of Nicole Kidman's daughters before their more recent appearances in the fashion spotlight. | Source: Getty Images.

Sydney Was About to Give Fans Something New to Discuss

Against that background, Faith's latest outing with Nicole was always likely to attract attention, particularly at an event as glamorous as Chanel's Australian debut. But the Sydney appearance offered more than another opportunity to compare family features, with the pair choosing distinctly different approaches to dressing for the occasion.

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Chanel's Sydney presentation brought together fashion, celebrity guests, and a series of moments that soon attracted attention online. | Source: Getty Images.

Chanel's Sydney presentation brought together fashion, celebrity guests, and a series of moments that soon attracted attention online. | Source: Getty Images.

Photographers captured them arriving and posing at the event, while clips shared on Facebook and social media offered additional glimpses of their evening. Those moving images added details that still photographs couldn't fully capture, and viewers soon began commenting on more than the mother-daughter outfits.

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Nicole's Hair and Walk Spark Unexpected Questions

Kidman's latest Chanel look was a sharp departure from the flowing red-carpet gowns often associated with her. The actress wore a cropped black jacket with layered white pieces, tailored trousers, and pointed heels, creating a polished, tuxedo-inspired silhouette.

Her long blonde hair fell around her shoulders, with a full fringe framing her face and adding softness to the structured ensemble. But while the look appeared perfectly composed from the front, certain angles caught the attention of eagle-eyed social media users.

Nicole Kidman chose a striking tuxedo-inspired outfit for Chanel's Sydney show, pairing sharp black tailoring with her signature blonde locks. | Source: Getty Images.

Nicole Kidman chose a striking tuxedo-inspired outfit for Chanel's Sydney show, pairing sharp black tailoring with her signature blonde locks. | Source: Getty Images.

One Instagram user asked, "What’s happening with the back of Nicole’s hair? 🤔😂". Another went further, writing, "Oops -Nicole’s extensions on the back of her scalp!! No stylist to control check before she steps out?????"

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Those remarks reflected speculation from viewers, rather than confirmation of any styling mishap or hair extensions. Still, it was clear that some people were paying very close attention to the details of Kidman's appearance.

Viewers examining Nicole's hairstyle from raised questions about how her blonde locks appeared in photographs and videos. | Source: Getty Images.

Viewers examining Nicole's hairstyle from raised questions about how her blonde locks appeared in photographs and videos. | Source: Getty Images.

Instagram commenters questioned the appearance of Kidman's hairstyle from behind, with one speculating about extensions. | Source: Instagram / @grimaude

Instagram commenters questioned the appearance of Kidman's hairstyle from behind, with one speculating about extensions. | Source: Instagram / @grimaude

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Instagram commenters questioned the appearance of Kidman's hairstyle from behind, with one speculating about extensions. | Source: Instagram / @scotty_2018

Instagram commenters questioned the appearance of Kidman's hairstyle from behind, with one speculating about extensions. | Source: Instagram / @scotty_2018

And the hair discussion wasn't the only surprise, as some viewers also became curious about Kidman's movements in footage from the evening. Instagram user asked, "Why is Nic walking so strangely?", while other reactions focused on the actress's famously poised appearance.

A brief video doesn't establish that anything was wrong with Kidman, regardless of the questions raised in the comments. Camera angles, footwear, and the way a moment is captured can all shape what viewers think they are seeing.

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An Instagram viewer questioned the actress's walk after watching footage of her appearance at the Chanel event. | Source: Instagram/ @henry.and.bonnie

An Instagram viewer questioned the actress's walk after watching footage of her appearance at the Chanel event. | Source: Instagram/ @henry.and.bonnie

But not everyone was concerned with those details, and one Facebook viewer offered a rather different observation. One commented, "Nicole is like a statue! 😀", highlighting the actress's poised presence.

Another viewer compared Nicole's composed appearance to a statue, offering a contrasting reaction to the footage. | Source: Facebook.

Another viewer compared Nicole's composed appearance to a statue, offering a contrasting reaction to the footage. | Source: Facebook.

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Faith's Outfit Becomes the Other Big Talking Point

While her mother's appearance was generating questions, Faith was attracting attention for an entirely different reason. The 15-year-old stepped out in a cream-colored Chanel ensemble, consisting of a fitted zip-up jacket with gold-button details and a matching miniskirt.

She completed the look with strappy heels and a brown handbag, creating a youthful contrast to Nicole's sharply tailored black outfit. One went for dramatic, sophisticated tailoring, while the other brought a softer, playful energy to the evening.

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Their contrasting looks attracted compliments, although some viewers questioned whether Faith's skirt was too short for her age. Facebook user commented, "Nicole looks great. Love her outfit! Faith is a very pretty young lady; I love her outfit also, but a skirt that short may be too mature for a 15 year old ."

One Facebook commenter admired both outfits while questioning whether Faith's short skirt was appropriate for her age. | Source: Facebook.

One Facebook commenter admired both outfits while questioning whether Faith's short skirt was appropriate for her age. | Source: Facebook.

Other viewers were more interested in Faith's natural appearance and the features she appeared to share with her mother. Instagram user wrote, "Faith is so naturally beautiful", while another added, "She got Nicole’s cute nose❤️".

Instagram users praised Faith's natural beauty and pointed to a facial feature they believed she inherited from her mother. | Source: Instagram / @gillianpembroke

Instagram users praised Faith's natural beauty and pointed to a facial feature they believed she inherited from her mother. | Source: Instagram / @gillianpembroke

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Instagram users praised Faith's natural beauty and pointed to a facial feature they believed she inherited from her mother. | Source: Instagram / @emad8891

Instagram users praised Faith's natural beauty and pointed to a facial feature they believed she inherited from her mother. | Source: Instagram / @emad8891

Height was another detail that caught people's attention, with Faith appearing nearly as tall as Nicole in their photographs together. Facebook user Sandra Martyn Vaughan wrote, "Nicole's daughter has her mothers height & she is looking just as beautiful as Nicole, " while an Instagram user added, "Faith is beautiful and almost as tall as her mom.❤️"

Several viewers noticed how tall Faith has grown, with some comparing her appearance to Nicole's. | Source: Facebook.

Several viewers noticed how tall Faith has grown, with some comparing her appearance to Nicole's. | Source: Facebook.

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Several viewers noticed how tall Faith has grown, with some comparing her appearance to Nicole's. | Source: Instagram / @alohaislandrunner

Several viewers noticed how tall Faith has grown, with some comparing her appearance to Nicole's. | Source: Instagram / @alohaislandrunner

Of course, the resemblance debate wasn't entirely one-sided, and some commenters believed Faith looked more like her father. One wrote, "Looks more like her dad.", while another added, "She favors Keith more."

Another Instagram user offered a particularly playful take: "The girl is so keith coded. She even laugh like him". It seems the internet may never agree on which parent Faith resembles more, although both sides clearly have their supporters.

Other viewers saw a stronger resemblance between Faith and her father, Keith Urban, adding another side to the family debate. | Source: Instagram/ @night_day_night_day_night

Other viewers saw a stronger resemblance between Faith and her father, Keith Urban, adding another side to the family debate. | Source: Instagram/ @night_day_night_day_night

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Other viewers saw a stronger resemblance between Faith and her father, Keith Urban, adding another side to the family debate. | Source: Facebook

Other viewers saw a stronger resemblance between Faith and her father, Keith Urban, adding another side to the family debate. | Source: Facebook

Other viewers saw a stronger resemblance between Faith and her father, Keith Urban, adding another side to the family debate. | Source: Facebook

Other viewers saw a stronger resemblance between Faith and her father, Keith Urban, adding another side to the family debate. | Source: Facebook

A Sweet Ending to a Very Stylish Evening

Beyond the fashion commentary and social media questions, the Sydney outing offered another glimpse of Nicole and Faith enjoying a major event together. For a teenager who has spent much of her childhood away from public attention, it marked another step into a world her mother has known for decades.

And while fans may continue debating hairstyles, outfits, and family resemblances, the mother-daughter photographs tell a simpler story. Nicole and Faith brought two different generations of style to Chanel, and the result was a memorable moment for them both.

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