Following the world premiere of their new film in Australia last month, Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman have taken Australia around the world, from New York City to Madrid, and last night they brought Baz Luhrmann's movie to London. The director himself also walked the red carpet in Leicester Square alongside Catherine Martin, and was joined by British celebs like Elton John, David Furnish, Twiggy and Konnie Huq. Do you plan to see it? You can check out video footage of the premiere and film after the jump. Hugh was accompanied by his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, who he's been telling British Glamour all about. He also discussed Australia during his interview, and opened up about his romantic side. Here are the highlights:
- On falling for Deborra during his first starring role: "When I realised I had a crush on her I was mortified. Debs was a big star here, and it was my first gig. I thought, 'I've fallen in love with the leading lady and I'm sure everybody's laughing at me.' But we started off as great mates, and it's been a great foundation. I believe it's rare in life to have absolute certainty, but with Debs I knew straight away. It was a gift."
- On whether Nicole has changed over the years: "We all change, but what Nicole always had was great poise. Working with her was a treat; she's courageous, bold, determined, one of the hardest-working actors out there, incredibly intelligent and very funny. And tall, which for a tall guy like me is refreshing! And I'm so happy for her now with her family life, it's fantastic, y'know? But really, in her centre, I don't think she's changed at all."
To check out video footage of the premiere and film, to find out what Hugh had to say about kissing Nicole, and to see more pictures of all the stars at the premiere, just read more.
- On whether kissing Nicole was bizarre because she's a good friend of his and Deborra's: "Let's face it, any kind of making out in front of 70 people is bizarre, so it's just another twist! But Nicole is such an upfront person, she'd come to me and say, 'Let's talk about this, how are we gonna approach it?' So it was as easy as it could've gone."
- On what effect he hopes "Australia" will have: "There's a great line my character says. He says: 'In the end the only thing you really have is your story. And I'm just trying to make mine a good one.' That's something I've lived by for a long time. When things go to sh*t, the only thing that matters is that you're with the people you love. Forget society's rules, forget 'I should've done this, that...' — if you're with the people you love, you'll make it though everything".
- On whether he's a true romantic: "Yeah, I am, no doubt about it. In fact, Debs says I'm the most romantic man in the world. Feel free to quote her on that!"
You can read the full interview in the January issue of British Glamour, out today.
Source, and video footage courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox

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Kidman's shoes always ruin her outfits. Does she do this or is it her stylist? If so, then get a stylist or sack the stylist that is doing this to you!
1I heard this movie was ATROCIOUS - mostly due to her poor acting.
2^Erm, she got good reviews actually.
3well - i guess that's that. i never heard the story about him and his wife before so this was a nice change
it's sweet to hear that he was so into her when they met and that he thought it was embarrassing and complicated.
i hope that the movie does better overseas than it's done here for their sake - but who knows.
4she wears white a lot! dont think I'll see the film - not really my thing...
5she looks so tall in that dress..
6I can't wait for the movie, i love the trailer and Luhrmann's movies..
Yeah I read pretty bad reviews too... Not that I was going to see it - at first I thought it would be entertaining, but I decided it wouldn't.
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