Balenciaga ad campaign row: Nicole Kidman draws backlash for not speaking out against the brand

We see various famous faces in the latest Balenciaga Spring 2023 ad campaign. Nicole Kidman, Naomi Campbell, and Isabelle Huppert were among the attendees.

Ads featuring children carrying plush teddy bear purses containing bears disguised as bondage dolls were released, with those featuring celebrity partnerships. The Supreme Court's decision in a child pornography case was also reproduced in the ad. Internet users were outraged and called on their favourite celebs to speak against Balenciaga.

So far, only Kim K. has spoken out against the controversial Balenciaga ad campaign, and her comments were critical of the brand's actions. Bella Hadid also removed some photos from her Instagram account from the most recent ad campaign.


Fans of Nicole have been waiting for her reaction ever since.

Why did Nicole Kidman's dad get into trouble?

There was an outpouring of hate speech towards Kidman on social media, with many individuals taking to Twitter to criticise her and her father.

The passing of Dr Antony Kidman, Nicole's father, in Singapore in September 2014 was the last time he was mentioned in the media. The police said they were looking into his "unnatural death."

Dr Kidman was a clinical psychologist who once taught at Sydney's University of Technology. He came to see his daughter and Nicole's sister, Antonia.

In March 2022, the Australian National Review reported on allegations that Dr Antony was involved in a high-profile paedophilia network in Sydney.

FAQ:

1. Who is Nicole’s father?
   Dr Antony Kidman.
2. Did Nicole react to the controversy until now?
   As of now, she hasn’t said anything.