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Adela Pays Tribute to Nicole Kidman in New Music Video
Adéla Jergová, the Slovak pop singer who first appeared on the 2023 reality show Dream Academy, has released a new single that directly references the Australian‑American actress Nicole Kidman. The track, titled “Nicole Kidman,” was unveiled in the weeks before the launch of the singer’s debut full‑length album, Prima, which is scheduled for release in September 2026. The accompanying music video, directed by Hannah Lux Davis, is a visual montage that nods to several of Kidman’s most iconic films.
Adéla, born 27 November 2003, began performing at the age of three and taught herself fluent English by nine. After competing on Dream Academy, she signed with Capitol Records in 2025 and issued her debut extended play, The Provocateur, in 2024. Her first single, “Homewrecked,” dropped on 13 September 2024 and established her as a rising pop figure. The new single is part of the promotional build‑up to Prima, her first studio album.
The video opens with a scene that echoes the opening of Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut (1999). Adéla is shown in a bedroom, removing a dress to reveal purple thong lingerie, mirroring the film’s opening moment in which Kidman’s character does the same. A later sequence shows the singer lapping milk in a hotel room, a reference to Kidman’s role in the 2024 thriller Babygirl, which stars her as a high‑powered CEO entangled in a sexual affair.
Other references include a brief dance in the same underwear that alludes to To Die For (1995), a haircut and bathtub scene that echo Jonathan Glazer’s Birth (2004), and a cake‑filled room that nods to the film’s most memorable moment. The video also contains a subtle homage to Dogville (2003) through a cigarette‑lighting gesture, a moment that Kidman famously made during a Cannes Q&A.
Adéla’s performance on a swing and a swing‑set backdrop echo the cabaret setting of Moulin Rouge! (2001), while a later shot of her holding a Hollywood Walk of Fame‑style keyring emblazoned with Kidman’s name references the actress’s own star, which she received in 2003.
The visual was produced by Hannah Lux Davis, who has directed high‑profile videos for Ariana Grande and Little Mix. This marks the first collaboration between Davis and Adéla. Davis’s portfolio includes work that often celebrates female artistry, a theme that aligns with Kidman’s own advocacy for women behind the camera.
Nicole Kidman, born 20 June 1967, has been a leading figure in film since the early 1990s. She earned an Academy Award for The Hours (2002) and has been nominated for several other major awards, including a nomination for Moulin Rouge! in 2001. In 2024 she starred in Babygirl, directed by Halina Reijn, and has continued to take roles that showcase her versatility. Kidman has also been a vocal supporter of female directors, pledging to work with a woman‑led project every 18 months since 2017.
Adéla’s single and video are part of a broader promotional strategy for Prima. The album will be supported by four singles, including the international hit “Ain’t in LA,” which has already charted on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Fans can expect the full album release in September 2026, followed by a series of live performances and festival appearances that will further establish Adéla’s presence on the global pop stage.
The video’s release has drawn attention from both pop‑music and film‑industry observers, who note the careful interweaving of Kidman’s filmography with Adéla’s contemporary pop aesthetic. While the track itself has not yet entered the top 100 of any major singles chart, its creative concept has sparked discussion on how modern artists reference cinematic history in their work.
Adéla, born 27 November 2003, began performing at the age of three and taught herself fluent English by nine. After competing on Dream Academy, she signed with Capitol Records in 2025 and issued her debut extended play, The Provocateur, in 2024. Her first single, “Homewrecked,” dropped on 13 September 2024 and established her as a rising pop figure. The new single is part of the promotional build‑up to Prima, her first studio album.
The video opens with a scene that echoes the opening of Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut (1999). Adéla is shown in a bedroom, removing a dress to reveal purple thong lingerie, mirroring the film’s opening moment in which Kidman’s character does the same. A later sequence shows the singer lapping milk in a hotel room, a reference to Kidman’s role in the 2024 thriller Babygirl, which stars her as a high‑powered CEO entangled in a sexual affair.
Other references include a brief dance in the same underwear that alludes to To Die For (1995), a haircut and bathtub scene that echo Jonathan Glazer’s Birth (2004), and a cake‑filled room that nods to the film’s most memorable moment. The video also contains a subtle homage to Dogville (2003) through a cigarette‑lighting gesture, a moment that Kidman famously made during a Cannes Q&A.
Adéla’s performance on a swing and a swing‑set backdrop echo the cabaret setting of Moulin Rouge! (2001), while a later shot of her holding a Hollywood Walk of Fame‑style keyring emblazoned with Kidman’s name references the actress’s own star, which she received in 2003.
The visual was produced by Hannah Lux Davis, who has directed high‑profile videos for Ariana Grande and Little Mix. This marks the first collaboration between Davis and Adéla. Davis’s portfolio includes work that often celebrates female artistry, a theme that aligns with Kidman’s own advocacy for women behind the camera.
Nicole Kidman, born 20 June 1967, has been a leading figure in film since the early 1990s. She earned an Academy Award for The Hours (2002) and has been nominated for several other major awards, including a nomination for Moulin Rouge! in 2001. In 2024 she starred in Babygirl, directed by Halina Reijn, and has continued to take roles that showcase her versatility. Kidman has also been a vocal supporter of female directors, pledging to work with a woman‑led project every 18 months since 2017.
Adéla’s single and video are part of a broader promotional strategy for Prima. The album will be supported by four singles, including the international hit “Ain’t in LA,” which has already charted on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Fans can expect the full album release in September 2026, followed by a series of live performances and festival appearances that will further establish Adéla’s presence on the global pop stage.
The video’s release has drawn attention from both pop‑music and film‑industry observers, who note the careful interweaving of Kidman’s filmography with Adéla’s contemporary pop aesthetic. While the track itself has not yet entered the top 100 of any major singles chart, its creative concept has sparked discussion on how modern artists reference cinematic history in their work.
