Talking to Giuliana Rancic on the red carpet of the 2017 SAG Awards, the 49-year-old actress revealed that Urban was so moved by the Garth Davis-directed movie that he was in tears, reported E! News.
"I knew we were onto a good thing when my sister and my husband saw the film and both came out weeping and wanting to hug me," Kidman said.
Urban was also available for comment and said that he was proud of not only Kidman but also of the story.
Kidman was nominated for her role as Sue Brierley in outstanding performance by a female actor in a supporting role.