In an interview with the New York Times, Kidman was asked if the role brought up any negative emotions about their relationship. She responded by saying that she did not see it that way, and that they were happy together.
Kidman went on to reveal that the couple would often go go-kart racing after filming intense scenes. She also praised Stanley Kubrick, the late director of Eyes Wide Shut, and discussed how they worked together to ensure that she felt safe during the film's n*dity scenes.
Kidman said that she was "protected" and able to "explore a complicated marriage" between her and Cruise's characters.
Regarding the s*x scene in the film, Kidman explained that she and Kubrick had a contractual agreement. He would show her the scenes with n*dity before including them in the final cut, so she could feel comfortable with the portrayal.
Kidman emphasized the importance of telling the story properly, and the freedom she felt in being able to give her approval before the final cut.
