Nicole Kidman is looking for revenge with even more steamy movie roles

“There were times when we were filming and I thought, ‘I don’t want to have an orgasm anymore. Don’t come near me. I hate doing this. I don’t care if I’m never touched again in my life! I’m over it,'” she told reporters at the time.

Although the film received critical acclaim for Kidman’s performance, it caused tension at home. Urban, who was conspicuously absent from the film’s premieres, is said to be deeply uncomfortable with his wife’s increasingly explicit on-screen choices.

Now, following the breakup of the marriage, industry insiders say Kidman is “more determined than ever” to continue exploring roles that push boundaries – and is already looking forward to new projects that could once again test audiences and collaborators alike.

A source close to the actor said: “Nicole isn’t backing down or softening things up because Keith is no longer in the picture. She’s going even further. She’s spent years explaining that her performances are just part of the job – now she’s done justifying herself. This chapter is about complete creative and personal freedom.”

Friends of the star say the breakup has brought a newfound sense of freedom. An old acquaintance said: “For years she tried to balance her ambition with her marriage. Now that pressure is gone. There is a hint of defiance in her attitude – she knows her choices may irritate him, but that sense of freedom is empowering.”

Sources say Kidman became “exhausted” trying to manage Urban’s discomfort over her more sensual performances.

Another insider said: “Keith never outright told her not to take certain roles, but she always knew when something was bothering him. That unspoken tension became part of their dynamic. Now she puts that energy into her work instead of trying to smooth things over.”

The actress, who has previously spoken about her commitment to working with female directors, is also said to see her new focus as part of a broader creative mission.

A friend said: “Nicole is using this moment to remind Hollywood that women in their 50s can still tell stories that are complex, sensual and impactful. She’s rewriting the rules – and clearly loving every second of it.”

Kidman, who shares two daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14, with Urban, was recently photographed in Paris looking calm but determined.

Another source added: “She’s putting her energy into her work and her daughters. There’s no sign of her slowing down – and no more excuses for who she is or what she does, on or off screen.”