Nicole Kidman Shares Her Morning Routine – And Why It Starts At 3am

Nicole Kidman has at least one unexpected habit that suggests celebrities really aren’t just like us.

The Oscar winner, who has graced our screens for decades, was recently honoured at the Cannes Film Festival with Kering’s 10th Women in Motion Award. But beforehand, she sat down with Variety to share a glimpse into her creative process. 

During the interview, Nicole revealed that she’s elevating her artistry by, quite simply, writing “stuff down a lot”. It’s a routine task, perhaps – but what sets it apart is the hour at which she practices it. 

Rather than reaching for a notebook at a leisurely hour, Nicole finds herself writing during what most would consider the dead of night.

“I wake up and I’ll write something – be it a dream, be it something that’s circulating in my head, in my life, in my heart at that time,” she explained. 

For her, 3am is a creative sweet spot – a moment she describes as a “very ripe time for things to happen because you’re in that slightly removed state from reality”. 

Her long-standing affinity in “philosophy and poetry” also feeds her nocturnal reflections. When asked if she envisions herself as a screenwriter or director, she responded with a quick “no”.

But she didn’t rule it out entirely and offered a glimmer of hope. 

“I always say ‘no,’ and then I turn around and change my mind,” she admitted.