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Nicole Kidman's ageless looks: 25 years on from Practical Magic, how does she still look so good?

Top doctor reveals Big Little Lies star's age-defying secrets

Melanie Macleod
Wellness Editor
October 26, 2023
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In the lead-up to Halloween, Practical Magic is the film on everyone's mind. Starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock as two witchy sisters, the film gets dusted off every October.

This year, TikTok is awash with people taking photos of Nicole Kidman's effortlessly layered hair to the hairdresser to recreate her 90s look, but we're preoccupied with how the 56-year-old barely looks a day older than in 1998.

We turned to top doctor Dr. Omar Tillo plastic surgeon at CREO clinic for his verdict on the work Nicole Kidman has had to stay looking so fresh-faced over two decades later.

Nicole Kidman in Practical Magic© Moviestore/Shutterstock
Nicole Kidman in Practical Magic

"Nicole’s youthful appearance likely benefits from a combination of a dedicated skincare routine, aesthetic treatments and possibly even surgical procedures," says Dr. Omar. "It's likely that Nicole also adopts a healthy lifestyle and balanced diet which reflects in her glowing skin and radiant complexion."

Indeed, Nicole is dedicated to her wellness regime, taking daily collagen supplements to keep her skin supple. She also exercises regularly to maintain her looks, telling Vogue: "To get myself energized for the day I start with a workout, usually a run.

"Then I’ll wake up the kids and we’ll have breakfast together—I always drink tons of water and a bone-dry cappuccino to start off the day."

Has Nicole Kidman had filler?

"It's likely that Nicole has had some aesthetic procedures such as Botox, dermal fillers and skin treatments such as Morpheus8 and laser skin rejuvenation treatments.

"Dermal filler works to replace lost volume in the face and can recreate a more youthful appearance. Laser skin treatments help keep skin youthful by using a combination of lasers to target skin laxity, wrinkles, and loss of volume and helps restore skin thickness and firmness by stimulating collagen reduction. 

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"Lastly, Morpheus8 is an excellent choice for lifting the jowls, chin and other loose skin as well as rejuvenating the skin’s surface for a more even and overall healthy complexion - it's a very popular treatment with celebrities."

Nicole Kidman smiling on the red carpet in 2019© Shutterstock
Nicole Kidman is glowing thanks to her healthy lifestyle

Has Nicole Kidman had surgery?

"In terms of surgical procedures, Nicole could have opted for a facelift which is designed to address signs of ageing in the face and neck," says Dr. Omar.

"It is one of the most popular and effective treatments for rejuvenating facial appearance by reducing sagging skin, wrinkles, and other visible signs of ageing."

Nicole Kidman in a blue dress and black gloves© Ron Adar/Shutterstock
Nicole Kidman glows with health

 Whatever she's doing, it certainly works as Nicole looks sensational!

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