Ah, the romances of the 90s—a time when Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise ruled as Hollywood’s golden couple, igniting the big screen with their chemistry in Days of Thunder and exchanging vows in a covert ceremony that had everyone talking. Yet, as the curtains closed on their love story, Kidman’s heart ventured onward, leading her to the charming arms of an array of high-profile liaisons & country crooner Keith Urban.
Who would have thought, though, that the actress’ sweet crush on Jimmy Fallon in 2015 would provide such a delightful twist to her story? Is it possible that the flickers of the past still provide us with amusement when we discover old footage of a young Jimmy Fallon who resembles the hottie that once caught Kidman’s eye?
A Closer Look at Jimmy Fallon’s Irresistible Charm in the Early Years
Ah, young love! Or in this case, almost love. The tale of Nicole Kidman and Jimmy Fallon is one for the rom-coms, with a dash of comedy thrown in for good measure. Sorry, we had no idea that the charming talk show host would have such a hold over the stunning actress, even after her former romance with the international heartthrob Tom Cruise.
That’s exactly what unfolded in one of the most unforgettable episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon when the charm-laden Fallon received the shock of his life. So, the darling of Hollywood, Nicole Kidman, sat casually across from Fallon, only to reveal—with a sparkle of humor in her eyes—that she once harbored a “crush” on the host.
As they say, love is blind, and perhaps Kidman was temporarily blinded by Fallon’s irresistible charms. The old footage (via Instagram) of the SNL alum, 49, in his prime, only serves to fuel the fire of what could have been. And this made a lot of people laugh aloud and simply be more than convinced about the Oscar-winning actress’ infatuation with the host.
Let’s check some fans’ comments:
I get it Nicole, I get it… -@damninu_
No doubt nicole kidman had a crush on him. -@_kara_babu
He’s a lot hotter than I expected. -@take_a.dirt.nap
He didn’t know he was charming. -@ginaeurth
So that’s what Nicole kidman was talking about. -@itsbritneybiachhh
Indeed, it was a star-crossed moment in Hollywood history. But have no fear—Kidman and Fallon, with their respective spouses, have both discovered their happily ever afters. It’s funny how life works out sometimes, isn’t it?
A Blast from the Past: Nicole Kidman’s Crush on Jimmy Fallon Resurfaces in 2024
Have you ever experienced a moment so unexpectedly delightful & cringe-worthy that it spirals into viral fame? That was precisely the case when Jimmy Fallon was “blindsided” by Nicole Kidman’s reveal of her past crush on him during one of television’s most adorably awkward encounters.
This hilarious twist during a 2015 episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon left not only the host but viewers with their jaws on the floor—because who could have predicted such a twist in their personal plotlines?
On an April episode of 20 Questions: On Deadline, the 49-year-old host recalled the time that Kidman disclosed their purported dating history. Speaking of the viral moment, he said:
Nicole Kidman totally blindsided me on my show. We were just there to talk about one of her movies or something she was going to win an award for. She was great and she looked amazing and we were talking and she goes, ‘Did you know that we dated?’
With Kidman’s glamorous poise and Fallon’s comedic ease, the revelation was a blend of high-wattage star power & the kind of relatable mishap we secretly adore. Don’t we? Ergo, we can’t help but marvel at the sheer playfulness of it all. After all, isn’t life just a series of surprising stories interwoven with the threads of ‘what could have been’?
