Nicole Kidman’s Jean Paul Gaultier Dress Comes With a Unique Detail at the Back

When Nicole Kidman makes a red carpet appearance, she ensures she is dressing up to impress. The actor won red carpet dressing with her showstopping ensemble at Tuesday’s 2025 National Board of Review Awards Gala. Her all-black outfit stole the spotlight because of its unique detail at the back. Meanwhile, this outing comes a few days after she left everyone stunned with her glamorous red carpet entrance at the Golden Globes 2025. The star surely knows how to keep her fans satisfied with her on-screen performances as well as her style game. 

Nicole Kidman makes a stylish appearance in her open-back dress at National Board of Review Awards

It looks like Nicole Kidman never fails to deliver when it comes to making a stylish red carpet appearance. The “Babygirl” actor has started the new year strong, walking a couple of red carpets in head-turning ensembles. On January 7, she couldn’t keep the paps away from her striking all-black dress at the 2025 National Board of Review Awards Gala. Her entrance marked a viral moment, making her outfit easily one of the best at the event.

Nicole Kidman rocked a black Jean Paul Gaultier dress for the 2025 National Board of Review Awards Gala. The attire featured a high neckline and full sleeves along with a body-hugging fit that highlighted her fit physique and curves. The velvet dress looked simplistic at first glance before the actor turned to reveal a dramatic back design. The open-back ensemble came with unique pearl detailing that made its way from the neckline all the way to her hips. The pearls were also subtly embroidered around the sleeve cuffs to ensure symmetry in the design. 

The pearl detailing elevated the look of the otherwise monochromatic fit. To enhance the pearl design, Kidman stuck to minimal but unique accessories, including a combination of a long drop earring on one ear and a stud earring on the other. She complemented the sophisticated ensemble with matching black Christian Louboutin pumps. Fashion stylist Jason Bolden put the actor’s ensemble in place. Meanwhile, she opted for subtle glam to not take the attention away from her stunning dress. The Oscar winner further styled her golden blonde tresses into a soft side ponytail with a side part.

The 2025 National Board of Review Awards Gala saw the actor accept the Best Actress Award and drink a full glass of milk as a toast to all the “babygirls” in the room.