Nicole Kidman Reveals She Owns the Original Handwritten Lyrics to Elton John’s 'Your Song'

Mar. 15, 2025

Nicole Kidman; Elton John.Photo:Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage; Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty

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Nicole Kidmanis opening up about a treasured memento.

On Thursday, Jan. 30, the actress, 57, appeared onThe Late Show withStephen Colbertand revealed that she boughtBernie Taupin’s original handwritten lyrics toElton John’s 1970 single “Your Song.”

“Well, I’ve asked people to sign a copy of a book.Philip Rothand Elton John," Kidman shared.

“Where do you keep those?” Colbert then asked to which Kidman replied, “Shh,” as she placed her finger on her lips.

Elton John and Nicole Kidman at the 2012 Golden Globes.Vince Bucci/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank

Vince Bucci/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank

Back in 2019, Kidman and her husbandKeith Urbansang their ownrendition of “Your Song.”

Sharing the video on Instagram at the time, Urban, 57, played the piano while the couple harmonized and Urban began singing, “It’s a little bit funny/This feeling inside/I’m not one of those who can/Easily hide.”

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As Urban, sang “If I was a sculptor,” Kidman jokingly chimed in with, “But you’re not,” before continuing their duet with a few more ad libs.

“A little backstage moment before heading to Monterey ❤️🌹@KeithUrban,” Kidman’s caption read at the time.

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Meanwhile, Kidman also revealed during her appearance onThe Late Show with Stephen Colbertthat the first concert she ever attended was to see rock band AC/DC.

“Wow you’re pretty hip,” Colbert said to which she replied, “Thank you and then second was[David] Bowie,” as the audience cheered.

source: people.com