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| Nicole Kidman says Oscars 'seal clapping' was to protect diamond rings | |
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| Nicole Kidman has explained her unusual style of “seal” clapping at the Oscars, saying it was all down to expensive jewellery. | Nicole Kidman has explained her unusual style of “seal” clapping at the Oscars, saying it was all down to expensive jewellery. |
| The way the actor applauded when an award was introduced on stage went viral on Twitter. | The way the actor applauded when an award was introduced on stage went viral on Twitter. |
| But Kidman told Australian radio KIIS FM hosts Kyle and Jackie O she did not want to damage her pricey rings. | But Kidman told Australian radio KIIS FM hosts Kyle and Jackie O she did not want to damage her pricey rings. |
| Asked by Kyle whether that was the case, she replied: “Yes, I’m so glad you clarified that because it was really awkward! I was like, ‘Gosh, I want to clap, I don’t want to not be clapping,’ which would be worse, right? ‘Why isn’t Nicole clapping?’ | Asked by Kyle whether that was the case, she replied: “Yes, I’m so glad you clarified that because it was really awkward! I was like, ‘Gosh, I want to clap, I don’t want to not be clapping,’ which would be worse, right? ‘Why isn’t Nicole clapping?’ |
| “So therefore, I’m clapping but it was really difficult because I had a huge ring on that was not my own so it was absolutely gorgeous and I was terrified of damaging it. | “So therefore, I’m clapping but it was really difficult because I had a huge ring on that was not my own so it was absolutely gorgeous and I was terrified of damaging it. |
| “It’s like, is there not more important things to be focused on than the seal clap?” | “It’s like, is there not more important things to be focused on than the seal clap?” |
| Kidman wore 119 carats worth of Harry Winston diamonds at the ceremony, which included a cluster diamond ring. | Kidman wore 119 carats worth of Harry Winston diamonds at the ceremony, which included a cluster diamond ring. |
| Her clapping prompted comparisons with a seal. | Her clapping prompted comparisons with a seal. |
| Baratunde tweeted: | Baratunde tweeted: |
| steveleng wrote: | steveleng wrote: |
| Kidman was nominated for best supporting actress for her performance in Lion but the award was won by Viola Davis, who appeared in Fences. | Kidman was nominated for best supporting actress for her performance in Lion but the award was won by Viola Davis, who appeared in Fences. |