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- Kidman Returns as Met Gala Co-Chair and Will Attend With Her Daughter
- Who Else Is Leading the Gala: Big Names and Star Power
- Sunday Kidman-Urban: From Runway Debut to Magazine Cover
- How Mom and Daughter Shape Each Other’s Style
- Family Picture After a High-Profile Divorce
- Public Response and Industry Buzz
- What to Watch at the Gala: Style, Family, and Cultural Moments
Nicole Kidman announced she’ll bring her eldest daughter to the 2026 Met Gala, turning the famed red carpet into a family moment and underscoring the teen’s rising path in fashion.
Kidman Returns as Met Gala Co-Chair and Will Attend With Her Daughter
Kidman is set to co-chair the Met Gala on May 4, 2026. This is a return to a role she previously held in the early 2000s. She expressed excitement about the event on a March podcast.
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The actress said she will be accompanied by her daughter Sunday, who is 17. Kidman described the experience as special and remarked on how proud she is.
- Event: Met Gala, May 4, 2026
- Kidman role: Co-chair (past co-chair in 2003 and 2005)
- Guest: Daughter Sunday, 17
Kidman also noted how much she looks forward to sharing the evening with other high-profile co-chairs. She specifically mentioned being thrilled to see one performer in particular.
Who Else Is Leading the Gala: Big Names and Star Power
The 2026 co-chair roster mixes entertainment and sport. Alongside Kidman are top figures from music and athletics.
- Beyoncé: A major draw for Kidman and the evening.
- Venus Williams: Joining as a co-chair and lending star power from the world of tennis.
Their combined presence hints at a night focused on celebrity influence across fields.
Sunday Kidman-Urban: From Runway Debut to Magazine Cover
Sunday has quickly gained attention on the fashion circuit. Her runway and editorial work mark a fast-moving start.
Milestones in Sunday’s Modeling Career
- Runway debut at a major Paris show in late 2024.
- Featured in a brand campaign the following January.
- First cover appearance for a fashion magazine in mid-2025.
- Recent appearance at a Dior show, returning from Paris ahead of the Gala.
Sources say Sunday has walked for established houses and starred in campaigns. She has also been photographed alongside her mother at industry events.
How Mom and Daughter Shape Each Other’s Style
Sunday often borrows from Kidman’s wardrobe. She has joked that her mother’s closet feels like a personal boutique. That closeness shows how fashion ties them together.
Kidman remains a key creative influence on her daughter. Sunday has described her mother as a major inspiration for her own aesthetics and professional choices.
When asked about practical advice from her mom, Sunday highlighted a simple rule that guides her work life.
- Kidman’s advice: Be punctual. It signals preparation and respect.
Family Picture After a High-Profile Divorce
Kidman and Keith Urban finalized their divorce earlier this year after nearly two decades together. The split has been handled with a detailed parenting plan.
Per the arrangement, Kidman will care for her daughters most of the year, while Urban retains regular weekend visitation.
- Children with Urban: Sunday, 17, and Faith, 15.
- Children with Tom Cruise: Bella and Connor, adults.
- Custody terms: Daughters with Kidman for 306 days per year; Urban sees them every other weekend.
The agreement aims to provide stability for the teens as they navigate careers and school.
Public Response and Industry Buzz
News of Sunday attending the Met Gala created immediate buzz. Fashion insiders see the move as natural, given her recent runway shows and magazine work.
Photographers and editors expect Sunday’s Met appearance to attract attention. The combination of Kidman’s star status and Sunday’s emerging career creates a media moment.
What to Watch at the Gala: Style, Family, and Cultural Moments
Observers will follow several storylines at the Met Gala this year. Kidman’s return as co-chair, Beyoncé’s presence, and Sunday’s debut on that particular red carpet top the list.
- How Sunday’s look will reflect her own aesthetic and her mother’s influence.
- Interactions among the co-chairs and the cultural statements they make.
- Whether the night highlights crossovers between music, sport, and fashion.
