Fans Talk About Nicole Kidman’s Daughter Sunday Rose and Her Bizarre Runway Walk at NY Fashion Week
Nicole Kidman’s 17-year-old daughter, Sunday Rose, made headlines after walking in the Calvin Klein Fall show at New York Fashion Week, but not for the reasons she might have hoped. The teenager’s runway walk drew a lot of criticism online, with many viewers saying her stride looked awkward.
For the show, Sunday Rose wore a big beige trench coat with oversized leather lapels over a button-down shirt. She paired it with white gloves, a chocolate-colored clutch, and slouchy heeled boots. Her hair was swept back to show off her outfit.
Nicole Kidman shared a clip of the walk on Instagram with the caption New York Baby, celebrating her daughter’s milestone. But fans and viewers on social media weren’t as impressed. Many suggested that Sunday Rose’s appearance had more to do with her famous parents than her skills.
Some critics described her walk as stomping around or even compared it to a pony’s gait. One comment said nepotism in fashion is revolting and suggested Sunday Rose wouldn’t be walking the runway without her family’s influence.
Online users also pointed out that her walk didn’t meet the usual standards of professional runway models, who typically have smooth and confident strides. One harsh critic even said that without her parents, Sunday Rose would probably be helping other models get ready rather than leading a show herself.
This isn’t the first time Sunday Rose has faced criticism. She previously walked at the Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2024 show in Paris, which also sparked online debate. Despite the backlash, she quickly booked a major campaign with the Italian luxury brand, showing that the “nepo baby” debate is very real in fashion.
Sunday Rose is now part of a growing group of celebrity children walking runways, including Amelia Grey Hamlin and Eliot Sumner, many of whom have also faced criticism. Some fans on social media have suggested she take formal runway training to improve, saying celebrity kids are lowering the standards of the fashion world.
Meanwhile, Nicole Kidman has been busy with her own projects. She recently won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival for her role in the thriller Babygirl. She is also returning to TV in the third season of Big Little Lies, reuniting with Reese Witherspoon and Shailene Woodley. Production is expected to start later this year.
As Sunday Rose continues to book big modeling jobs, it’s unclear whether she will refine her runway walk to satisfy critics. For now, the conversation about talent versus famous last names in the fashion industry shows no sign of slowing down.
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