As a teenager, Nicole Kidman struggled with body image issues and faced teasing from others.

Actress 'The Perfect Couple' reveals she always aspired to be '5’2" and curvy' as a child.

As a teenager, Nicole Kidman struggled with body image issues and faced teasing from others.
As a teenager, Nicole Kidman struggled with body image issues and faced teasing from others.

Nicole Kidman opened up about her body insecurities as a teenager.

At a young age, the "Perfect Couple" actress experienced bullying due to her height and figure.

"At 14 years old, I was a red-headed, fair-skinned girl who stood almost 5’11," she stated in the documentary series "In Vogue: The 90s." "I was often teased, and it was not a kind experience."

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The "Perfect Couple" actress shared that she was bullied for her height and figure at a young age. (Getty Images)

Kidman admitted that she wished she was more petite until designers wanted to work with her, as she was featured in a fashion project.

"Wow, I can't believe it," Kidman said. "My entire life, I dreamed of being 5'2" and curvy, but now, at 5'11" and completely flat-chested, I'm like, 'Great, we can dress you.'"

"My whole life, I wanted to be 5’2" and curvaceous." — Nicole Kidman

Kidman wore a chartreuse gown with floral embroidery to the 1997 Academy Awards, where she walked the red carpet with Tom Cruise.

Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise
Kidman reflected on the dress she wore to the 1997 Academy Awards, which she attended with Tom Cruise. (Getty Images)

John Galliano, who designed Princess Diana's 1996 Met Gala look, selected Kidman to wear his next creation.

She continued to discuss who her Hollywood fashion idols were.

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Kidman admitted wishing she was shorter and curvier until designers wanted to work with her. (Getty Images)

Kidman stated that she grew up admiring Audrey Hepburn, Katharine Hepburn, and Grace Kelly, all of whom had their unique styles created with the designers they worked with.

"Fashion was their passion. I recall thinking, but of course, it should be brought to Hollywood, and we should wear clothes made in the beautiful salons in Paris. After all, that's what they used to do, so why aren't we still doing it?"

Elizabeth Hurley, a British actress, discussed her daring Versace safety pin dress in the documentary.

Elizabeth Hurley wearing a black safety pin dress
Hurley said she was "photographed 800,000 billion times" wearing the above dress to the 1994 premiere of "Four Weddings and a Funeral." (Getty Images)

At the 1994 premiere of "Four Weddings and a Funeral," Hurley attracted attention with her boyfriend Hugh Grant.

"That night, I was photographed 800,000 billion times. The following day, we were featured on the front page of every newspaper, leaving us bewildered and asking, "What the hell is this?""

She continued, 'I remember I was just thinking, 'What?' then going, 'Well, it was actually a pretty daring dress, wasn't it?'

by Stephanie Giang-Paunon

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