Nicole Kidman has said sex should no longer be taboo in her first interview since she filed for divorce.

The Hollywood star recently separated from Keith Urban, her husband of 19 years, amid reported rumours of her “bottomless need for sexual attention” being a problem.

Kidman has appeared in several sexually charged roles during her career, including the erotic drama Eyes Wide Shut , alongside Tom Cruise, her then husband.

The 58-year-old actress suggested that society needed to be more open about sex. Speaking to Vogue , she said: “Sex is an important part of our lives and is still, a lot of times, taboo – and it shouldn’t be.”

Kidman’s racy roles have also included a 1998 run of The Blue Room at the Donmar Warehouse, during which she appeared on stage naked. Most recently, she

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