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Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor Reunite at Oscars With Moulin Rouge! Lyric Callbacks

Their brief duet honored the film’s 25th anniversary, drawing enthusiastic reactions.

Overview

  • The former co-stars took the Dolby Theatre stage on March 15 to present the Best Picture award at the 2026 Academy Awards.
  • Their banter referenced signature lines from Moulin Rouge!, including “love is like oxygen” and “love is a many splendored thing.”
  • They capped the moment by softly singing the Beatles refrain “All you need is love,” prompting cheers in the room.
  • Viewers quickly celebrated the reunion on social media, with coverage describing it as one of the ceremony’s standout moments.
  • Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge! premiered in 2001 and won two Oscars, for Best Costume Design and Best Production Design.