Nicole doesn't look like this anymore! Aussie actress unveils new 'do following stunning Met Gala hairstyle
The happy couple looked all loved up as they arrived at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas—but spectators were only focused on one thing.
The Australian actress, 57, rocked some very long locks at the annual event, just days after she made headlines for her new pixie cut at the 2025 Met Gala on Tuesday.
Speculation has run rampant all week about whether the Hollywood star's debut look at the fashion event was a wig.
Daily Mail Australia's own insider hair expert suggested the edgy short do was in fact done by 'hair magic' using a mix of her real locks and hair extensions.
But it seems Nicole is intent on keeping everyone guessing as she made a a very chic arrival to the country music event sporting long blonde tresses once more.
The Australian actress rocked some very long locks at the annual event, just days after she made headlines for her new pixie cut at the 2025 Met Gala on Tuesday
Nicole paired the shock look with a sleeveless, structured leather top by Monse which featured a high turtle neck and a matte sheen.
Beneath the shirt was a pair of black slacks with cloth draping over her hips on either side.
The Babygirl star kept her accessories to a minimum, stepping into a pair of pointed black flats and opting for a slim black-banded watch and few silver rings.
Meanwhile, Keith made sure to match his wife in his own black ensemble, slipping into a button-up he kept open over his chest to flaunt his numerous tattoos.
He paired the frock with black slacks and matching chunky boots, also opting for a simple timepiece to accessorise with.
Nicole has been the talk of the town all week after she debuted an edgy new haircut at the 2025 Met Gala in New York.
The Australian actress stepped out at the Metropolitan Museum of Art sporting a slick pixie cut by Adir Abergel which delighted her admirers.
But as close-up photos emerged of the new look, fans began to speculate if the star's new hairstyle was in fact a wig.
Nicole's habit of wearing wigs in Hollywood movies has earned her a cult following over the years.
The Hollywood star has rarely showcased her natural hair in films since the early days of her career, and almost exclusively wears wigs for all of her movie roles.
An Aussie stylist weighed in on her most radical red carpet look and believed her new short style was a mix of her real hair and extensions.
'This could be Nicole's real hair with the length at the back disguised under some artfully placed, clipped or glued in hair pieces,' Bixie Colour hairstylist Andrew Newport told Daily Mail Australia on Thursday.
'This look, which appears to have been achieved by hair magic, could have been created by taking the hair at the back of the head and braiding tightly to the scalp. Nicole's real hair is featured at the front fringe, plus the hair extensions at the nape would be dressed over the disguised hair.
'This would take a bit of work and considerable time but is 100% achievable.'
Speculation about Nicole's new do kicked off just hours after the Baby Girl star walked the red carpet and fans flocked to her hairstylist Adir's Instagram page.
Adir shared several photos and videos of Nicole's short hair as she walked the red carpet, expressing pride in his work.
Meanwhile, Keith made sure to match his wife in his own black ensemble, slipping into a button-up he kept open over his chest to flaunt his numerous tattoos
And while followers sang his praises, many still believed he had styled a wig rather than Nicole's own hair.
One fan went so far as to ask Adir outright, but the hairstylist managed to side-step the question and chose not to confirm or deny.
'As a hairdresser of 32 years I have to say, this hair out shined the dress! Stunning... You are amazing. Is it a wig or did you cut her hair?' the follower asked.
'Thank you baby. I am truly touched,' Adir responded without answering the pointed question.
Even Italian hairstylist Marco Bresciani Testa said: 'Great job Well done that Wig suit the perfection [sic] and @nicolekidman makes it so real!'
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