Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise were married from 1990 to 2001. Despite their relatively short union, the couple had several public moments where they shamed and humiliated each other.
During their divorce, Nicole Kidman publicly embarrassed Tom Cruise by targeting his insecurities. It is well-known that Cruise, who stands at 5'7", has been insecure about his height. However, he also had another important insecurity during their divorce: his chipped tooth.
Tom Cruise had always been known for his perfect smile, which people found charming. The story goes that his front tooth was chipped during high school while playing hockey when a puck hit him in the face.
Although Cruise never spoke publicly about his chipped tooth, his co-star Patrick Swayze revealed that the actor was incredibly self-conscious about it. According to Swayze, Cruise refused magazine photoshoots because of his teeth. Nicole Kidman's insults during this time further added to his insecurities.
Nicole Kidman continually insulted Tom Cruise for his height as well. In an interview after their divorce, Kidman made a remark about being able to wear heels, implying that she wasn't allowed to do so when she was with Cruise due to his height. This comment became a tagline in many magazines and articles in 2001.
Following their divorce, Kidman married Keith Urban in 2006.
Recently, there have been reports of Tom Cruise flirting with Shakira. However, sources close to the Colombian singer state that she is apparently not interested in dating Cruise.
While their marriage ended years ago, the public moments of shaming and humiliation between Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise left a lasting impression on their relationship and added fuel to the media's fascination with their personal lives.
