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Nicole Kidman Reflects on Collaborating with 19 Female Directors Since 2017

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Nicole Kidman has consistently championed women’s roles in filmmaking, demonstrating her commitment through action rather than just words. Since the #MeToo movement in 2017, the Oscar-winning actress has partnered with female directors on over 19 projects, far surpassing her initial goal of collaborating with a woman filmmaker every 18 months.In an interview with Time, Kidman addressed the hurdles that first-time female directors often face, particularly the immense pressure to be “perfect” from the outset. “That can be changed,” she stated. “But it only happens when we actively choose to engage with films led by women.”

Kidman’s dedication to this cause began at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, where she pledged to work with a female director every 18 months. However, she quickly realized that timeline needed to be more ambitious. “In my head, I thought, ‘18 months? That’s too long.’ So I decided it would be every six months to a year,” she recounted.

Her philosophy is straightforward: dive in and take action. “It requires not being precious about it. Just saying, ‘Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go.’ And when you make a public commitment like that, you hold yourself accountable,” she explained.

True to her word, Kidman has actively pursued female-led projects. Most recently, she starred in ‘Babygirl’, an erotic thriller directed by Halina Reijn. She also lent her voice to Vicky Jensen and Jorge Blanco’s animated film ‘Spellbound’ (2024) and appeared in Karyn Kusama’s ‘Destroyer’ (2018). Next month, she’ll feature in Mimi Cave’s thriller ‘Holland’, which will premiere at SXSW.

For Kidman, this commitment goes beyond her individual choices; it aims to transform the industry as a whole. “At this stage in my life, I can support female directors repeatedly. It’s a very conscious choice,” Kidman affirmed. “I’m not going to go years without working with a woman. I will seek them out and continue to do it—because that’s what matters right now.”

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Actor Jayam Ravi Breaks Down Over Divorce Dispute

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Film : Jayam Ravi has spoken emotionally about his ongoing family dispute and divorce case with his wife Aarti. The actor said he will not act in any films until the divorce process is completed.

Speaking at a press conference in Chennai, Jayam Ravi said he remained silent for a long time because he did not want to speak badly about his wife. However, he claimed that false accusations were now being made against him, and he could no longer stay quiet.

The actor said he was not allowed to meet his two children. He added that he had been paying their school fees for the last eight years and had spent nearly Rs 50 lakh on their education and care. He said people were questioning his love for his children without understanding his side of the story.

Jayam Ravi also claimed that his children were being sent to school with bodyguards, which he said made him uncomfortable. He stated that he had sacrificed many things for his family and had always worked for his wife and children.

The actor revealed that he does not even have a personal bank account and that all his earnings were kept in joint accounts with his wife. He alleged that his wife questioned every expense he made. Jayam Ravi said he married Aarti despite opposition from his parents and now regrets that decision.

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During the emotional interaction, the actor broke down in tears and said he had suffered mentally because of the situation. He also claimed that he had harmed himself while dealing with emotional pain.

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Reports suggest that the divorce dispute began after allegations about Jayam Ravi’s friendship with singer Kenisha. It is also reported that Aarti has sought a monthly compensation of Rs 40 lakh. The matter is currently before the court and has not yet been resolved.

Jayam Ravi also expressed anger against people whom he blamed for damaging his personal life and relationships.

 

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Deepika Padukone hit director Rohit Shetty in Set Goes Viral

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Film: Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is once again in the news after an old video from the sets of the movie Chennai Express went viral on social media.

During the shooting of the film, Deepika was seen hitting director Rohit Shetty on the head with a bottle. The scene surprised people on the set as the bottle broke and fake blood was seen flowing from Rohit Shetty’s head.

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However, the incident was only a fun moment and not a real fight. The bottle used in the video was a special “sugar bottle” used in movies and stunt scenes to prevent injuries.

The film, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, was released in 2013 and became a blockbuster hit. Meanwhile, Deepika continues to work on several major film projects.

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Actress Meera Vasudevan Regrets ‘Wasting 17 Years’

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Film: Malayalam actress Meera Vasudevan has spoken openly about her three failed marriages and the emotional pain she faced in her personal life. The 44-year-old actress said she feels she lost 17 valuable years in relationships that did not bring her respect or happiness.

During a conversation with Dhanya Varma, Meera said she could have focused more on her career, fitness, and personal growth instead of spending years trying to save unsuccessful relationships.

She said she also missed spending precious time with her parents and sister because of her personal struggles. According to Meera, the people she was with never truly respected or valued her.

Earlier this year, Meera had also spoken about her failed marriages in another interview. She admitted that she had made mistakes in life but said she has nothing to hide.

The actress added that she is now focusing on her career and happiness. She said she is currently in a peaceful and beautiful phase of life.

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Meera first married Vishal Agarwal in 2005, and the couple separated in 2010. She later married Malayalam actor John Kokken in 2012. The couple has a son together, but they separated in 2016.

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In 2024, Meera married cinematographer Vipin Puthiyankam. However, the marriage ended in 2025.

Meera Vasudevan became popular after her powerful role in the Malayalam film Thanmathra alongside Mohanlal.

She has also acted in several Malayalam films such as Oruvan, Ekantham, Kuttymama, Thakkol, and Payakappal.

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