Megyn Kelly Critiques Nicole Kidman's Vogue Shoot for Teen-Like Outfits and AI Retouching
Megyn Kelly is calling out Nicole Kidman's latest Vogue photoshoot, criticizing the actress for wearing outfits she believes make her look too much like a teenager.
During the October 30 episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, the 55-year-old commentator shared her reaction to Kidman's photos for Vogue Australia, questioning the styling choices and suggesting the images had been heavily retouched.
"There were allegations they used AI to make her look younger," Kelly said, referring to the photographs. "All while she is dressed like a teeny bopper. The woman is 60 years old. You don't have to dress like my 15 year old daughter."
Kelly continued her criticism, saying the actress should embrace looking fabulous at her age rather than trying to resemble someone much younger.
"Why don't you try looking fabulous at 60 instead of trying to look like a 14 year old? It's inappropriate and it gives viewers the 'ick factor,'" she added.
Kelly also questioned whether the images accurately represented Kidman's appearance, suggesting that extensive digital editing may have been involved.
"Oh Nicole, you look like a 20 year old. There obviously has been gobs of retouching done to these photos," she said.
The commentator also made remarks about Kidman's face, claiming it appeared noticeably different in the photographs compared with how she looked in videos and films.
However, Kelly's comments about AI and retouching were her own allegations. There has been no independent confirmation that artificial intelligence was used to alter Kidman's photographs.
Kidman's photoshoot features the actress in several Chanel looks, including black crop tops, embellished low-rise jeans and a beanie. The images were photographed by Lachlan Bailey for the magazine's November issue.
The 59-year-old actress also discussed her career in the accompanying interview, reflecting on how her height was once considered an obstacle in Hollywood.
Standing approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall, Kidman recalled being told she was too tall to work opposite leading men.
"My height was an obstacle. I was the tallest in the class, taller than all the boys. Even as an actress, I was told, 'You're too tall, because you're taller than the leading man,'" she recalled.
The actress said that things changed once she began landing leading roles, explaining that others eventually had to adjust around her.
This story was originally published by Parade on Oct 31, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
