During their marriage from 1990 to 2001, Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise had several public moments where they shamed and humiliated each other. One incident involved Kidman publicly embarrassing Cruise in relation to his insecurities about his height and a chipped tooth.
Tom Cruise, who stands at 5'7", was reportedly insecure about his short stature. However, another insecurity seemed to be more significant to him during his divorce from Kidman, and that was his chipped tooth. The story goes back to his high school days when he was playing hockey and got hit in the face by a puck, resulting in the chipped tooth.
While Cruise never openly talked about his chipped tooth, his co-star Patrick Swayze revealed that Cruise was self-conscious about it to the point where he refused magazine photoshoots. In an interview with Stuff, Swayze mentioned Cruise's dental concerns and how they were exacerbated by insults from Kidman.
Kidman, after their divorce, reportedly continued insulting Cruise for his height. In an interview, she made a remark referencing her newfound ability to wear heels, implying that she felt restricted from doing so when she was married to Cruise. This comment became a tagline in magazines and articles during that time.
It's worth noting that the accuracy of these claims and the extent of the insults exchanged between Kidman and Cruise cannot be independently verified. However, these incidents highlight some of the public scrutiny and strained dynamics within their relationship.
After divorcing Cruise, Kidman went on to marry Keith Urban in 2006. As for Cruise, recent reports suggest that he was seen flirting with Colombian singer Shakira, although sources close to her have stated that she is not interested in dating him.
