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| | Aboriginal expert: Nicole Kidman is infertile after playing didgeridoo | | Added 16 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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Nicole Kidman?s new film Australia, despite sitting comfortably in the box office top ten, is not delivering all the actress might have hoped for. Now it seems that in publicizing her film she?s offended the Aboriginal people of Australia by playing the didgeridoo on German show “Wetten, Das.” Women are not permitted to play the traditional instrument under Aboriginal custom.
Baz Luhrmann’s epic Australia and its star Nicole Kidman have angered Aboriginal groups after the actress tried to play a didgeridoo on a German television show at the weekend.
The light-hearted stunt flouted Aboriginal custom in many parts of Australia, where women are forbidden to play the instrument.
It followed an earlier Australia faux pas when a tourism ad associated with the film promoted a sacred site without Aboriginal permission.
Kidman blew feebly into a didgeridoo during a promotional appearance on Wetten, Dass ??, a high-rating German program known for its high jinks.
Sydney Morning Herald
I know that Aboriginal culture was taught in schools when I was a child in Australia (it still is), but Nicole is in her 40s, I?m not sure that her education in the 1970s would have focused so much on indigenous culture. She might not have been aware of the fact women should not play didgeridoo ? in fact, not all tribes follow that tradition.
Aboriginal leaders in Australia pointed out that Nicole should have known from her experience on the film Australia, and that she will now have to suffer the consequences. Some Aboriginal people think that playing the instrument makes women infertile, and that Kidman will have the same fate.
Richard Green, an award-winning actor, screenwriter and Dharug language teacher, said he was disgusted.
“People are going to see Nicole playing it and think it’s all right. It bastardises our culture. I will guarantee she has no more children. It’s not meant to be played by women as it will make them barren.”
The didgeridoo, or yirdaki, is said by some to make women infertile, and Mr Green said he feared other women would imitate Kidman without realising its dangers.
Sydney Morning Herald
So, consider yourself warned if you are hoping for children. Although, I have never heard of this myself, and I wonder if this comment is to hurt Nicole directly, after she recently said she?d like more children. Particularly as Richard says “I will guarantee she has no more children” making it personal.
The idea of playing a musical instrument making you barren is obviously one that western culture would find difficult to grasp, but the Aboriginals of Australia have many cultural stories about how the land was formed, and traditions that explain human behaviour. It really is an interesting culture if you get the chance to learn about it, but difficult to study as all the different tribes living in Australia have their own belief system.
It?s a shame that Nicole?s film has attracted more negative attention ? this was meant to be make or break territory for the actress, who seems to be getting most of the bad press.
Photos are stills from “Wetten, Das” and feature singer Anastacia, host Thomas Gottschalk, and Hugh Jackman. Credit: WENN
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| | Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman: 'Wetten Dass??' | | Added 16 years ago | Source: Celebrity Gossip |
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Reunited on the promotional trail for their new movie “Australia,” Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman teamed up for an appearance on the German TV show “Wetten Dass” at Neue Messe Stuttgart on Saturday (December 13).
The “Eyes Wide Shut” actress arrived at the Stuttgart Airport just prior to the show, heading directly to the make-up artist to get herself prepared for her TV appearance following a flight from London.
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It’s ironic that celebrities are expected to be in perfect shape, yet their schedules sometimes don’t leave much time for working out. But never fear - Nicole Kidman has found the answer!
The “Moulin Rouge” mommy was spotted getting in some physical fitness with an early morning job in London’s Hyde Park neighborhood, accompanied by her bodyguard, of course.
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She’s been enjoying her time in London as she’s been in town to premiere her new film “Australia.” And after last night’s Leicester Square shindig, Nicole Kidman opted for some English night life.
The “Moulin Rouge” actress decided to head over to the Ivy club to blow off some steam with co-star Hugh Jackman before returning to her swanky hotel.
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| | Nicole Kidman Premieres 'Australia' in London | | Added 16 years ago | Source: Celebrity Gossip |
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She’s literally been all over the world on an extensive promotional trail, and tonight Nicole Kidman is in London, England for the big UK premiere of “Australia.”
The “Moulin Rouge” starlet arrived at the Odeon in Leicester Square earlier tonight, looking absolutely stunning in a fuzzy white -sleeve dress with shiny silver heels.
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Continuing along with her hectic promotional tour for “Australia,” Nicole Kidman was spotted making her way around London, England on Wednesday (December 10).
The “Eyes Wide Shut” actress paid a visit to a small art gallery, but when she noticed a photographer was around she went straight in and straight out.
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| | Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban: When in Rome? | | Added 16 years ago | Source: Celebrity Gossip |
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They arrived in Rome, Italy yesterday afternoon, and by the time the night rolled around, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were already under the romantic city’s magic spell.
The “Bewitched” babe and her “Days Go By” singer stud were spotted looking very lovey-dovey as they made their way around the historical Italian city.
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She’s been all over the world promoting her new film “Australia” and earlier today Nicole Kidman was spotted arriving in Rome, Italy ahead of tomorrow night’s big premiere.
The “Others” actress was accompanied by her loving husband Keith Urban and their adorable daughter Sunday Rose as they deplaned at Rome Ciampino Airport.
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| | Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman: Madrid Photocall | | Added 16 years ago | Source: Celebrity Gossip |
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Last night they stepped out to premiere their new film “Australia” in Madrid, Spain. And earlier today (December 3), Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman were spotted at a promotional photo call.
The “Moulin Rouge” babe and her hunky “X-Men” actor costar looked to be having a marvelous time as they struck a few poses at the Ritz Hotel.
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