Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Tackle the 'Nepo Baby' Label: Sunday Rose's Modeling Journey
HOLLYWOOD HEARTBREAK: NICOLE KIDMAN AND KEITH URBAN'S DAUGHTER SUNDAY ROSE UNDER FIRE FOR RAPID ASSEMBLAGE IN THE FASHION WORLD
The Kidman-Urban household is reportedly on edge as their 17-year-old daughter Sunday Rose continues to make waves in the competitive fashion industry. Sources close to the power couple have revealed that Nicole and Keith are "worried sick" about their eldest child's rapid ascent into adulthood, citing concerns over her exposure to potential bad influences and the pitfalls of fame.
According to insiders, Nicole, in particular, is struggling to cope with Sunday's sudden leap into the spotlight. "Nicole especially had hoped to have at least one more year at home with her baby," a source revealed to this week's New Idea magazine. But Sunday, known for being the most strong-willed of all four of Kidman's children, has always been driven by a passion for fashion. Her parents' hopes of having an extra year to bond as a family were swiftly dashed when Sunday landed a spot at New York Fashion Week earlier this month.
During her whirlwind week in Manhattan, Sunday made headlines with her glamorous appearances at star-studded events, often without the presence of her famous parents. At one point, she even took over the DJ booth at a Chanel event alongside Romy Mars, cousin of Nicolas Cage and social media sensation known for her cheeky antics. The 18-year-old has recently gained notoriety for a viral TikTok with actor Jacob Elordi and a daring helicopter stunt involving her father's credit card – all while Sunday was by her side.
It seems that Nicole and Keith are walking a tightrope, trying to balance their desire to protect their daughter from potential harm with the need to allow her to pursue her dreams. "It's true they're worried about bad influences and don't want her turning into some kind of diva nepo-baby nightmare," the source spilled. "A reputation is easy to lose, hard to gain, and even harder to regain – so they're struggling to find the right balance between keeping her safe and inciting a rebellion."
As Sunday's career continues to soar, Nicole must confront the memories of her own tumultuous early days in Hollywood. The 54-year-old actress had already landed her first acting role at the tender age of 16 in the Australian film BMX Bandits. However, she has spoken publicly about the struggles she faced, including being told to try something else by industry professionals.
"It's understandable why this would be a difficult process for Nicole," the source explained. "But as Sunday always likes to remind her, Nicole had already started her acting career at 16." In recent interviews, Sunday has emphasized that she understands and respects the rules set down by her parents – namely waiting until 16 to enter the industry and prioritizing her education above all else.
However, it appears that Sunday's determination to fast-track her fashion career may have led her to bend the rules. With the US school year just commencing, sources claim that she managed to sneak away from classes to attend Fashion Week. "Sunday's very impatient and serious about her fashion career," a source revealed. "She also knows how important networking is and is well aware of the pitfalls of fame. Her dad's rehab stories are enough to keep her on track."
Just days after Sunday's triumphant show at NYFW, a source exclusively informed TheScholarlyNote.com that Nicole was left reeling from online criticism aimed at her daughter. "Nicole was upset by some of the criticisms levelled at her daughter," the insider revealed. "She understands the frustration but it also brings back memories of her own experiences when she started out in Hollywood." It seems that the pressure on Sunday to navigate the cutthroat world of fashion is mounting, and her parents are caught in the middle – torn between their desire to support their child's dreams and their concerns for her well-being.