Nicole Kidman breaks silence on iconic 2001 photos linked to Tom Cruise divorce

​​The actress also touched on another viral moment involving her, the infamous “awkward clapping” at the 2017 Oscars. Nicole explained that the odd way she clapped was because of the massive, heavy ring she was wearing, which was borrowed for the event. “It was really painful, and I was scared of damaging the jewelry,” she shared with a laugh.