On February 13, Nicole Kidman shared a warm moment celebrating Galentine’s Day, a holiday honoring female friendships. The actress posted a radiant photo of herself at home, embracing the day with comfort and calm, shining light on the significance of friendship following her divorce from Keith Urban.
In her Instagram post, Kidman appeared wrapped in a blanket with plush pillows, dressed in a long-sleeved top that resembled pajamas. Her eyes were closed, her loose hair framing her face, and she wore simple, glowing makeup as sunlight bathed her in a golden glow. She captioned the image succinctly: “Happy Galentines 🩷.”
Fans and fellow celebrities responded warmly to Kidman’s post. Michelle Pfeiffer commented, “Happy Galentines my friend ❤️❤️❤️,” while other followers expressed their admiration with messages like “Happy Galentine’s, Nicole!” and “…and your light shines on.” Another comment simply read, “Good for you diva.”
Other Celebrities Marked Galentine’s Day with Tributes to Friendship
Nicole Kidman was among several stars observing Galentine’s Day this year, each celebrating the bonds of friendship in their own way. Brooke Shields shared an Instagram post featuring joyful photos of herself and her friends, accompanied by the caption,
Love my gals 💞 Hold tight to your girlfriends that lift you up!! #GalentinesDay
Similarly, Eva Longoria posted pictures with her close circle, expressing the importance of female companionship:
Life just wouldn’t be the same without my gals💖 Happy Galentine’s Day!
From the reality TV world, Peg Munson of The Golden Bachelor shared a slideshow of her Galentine’s gathering, writing,
Galentine’s dinner with women who inspire, support, and celebrate each other. This is what abundance looks like. 💕❤️
She added,
Beautiful women supporting each other ❤️. This is what love looks and feels like❤️
The Origins and Meaning of Galentine’s Day
Galentine’s Day is a celebration dedicated to female friendships that occurs annually on February 13, the day before Valentine’s Day. According to History.com, the holiday originated from the popular NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation. The show introduced Galentine’s Day in Season 2, Episode 16, which aired in February 2010.
Actress Amy Poehler, who portrays Leslie Knope on the series, explained the holiday’s background on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2020, saying,
It’s an alternative to Valentine’s Day, created by the writers of ‘Parks and Rec.’ Leslie Knope [Poehler’s character] would get all her gals together and shower them with weird gifts.
Knope famously described Galentine’s Day as
only the best day of the year.
Since its television debut, Galentine’s Day has transcended fiction, becoming a real-world event celebrated by many women who value the support and love found in their friendships, as People magazine notes:
[o]ff-screen, the concept of Galentine’s Day has caught on and become a holiday celebrated by many.
Nicole Kidman’s recent post highlights how this day continues to inspire and uplift, shining a light on meaningful personal connections amid life transitions. As more stars and everyday people embrace the spirit of Galentine’s Day, its recognition as a heartfelt celebration of women’s bonds is likely to grow.
