The 1999 “Eyes Wide Shut ”Premiere Was a '90s Moment with Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman and More — See the Photos
Everyone from Katie Holmes to Martin Scorsese came out to see director Stanley Kubrick's posthumous final film
Twenty-five years ago today, Eyes Wide Shut hit U.S. theaters. Director Stanley Kubrick’s sumptuous, menacing film wowed audiences and critics with its moody examination of a couple (Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman) dealing with a crisis in their marriage, and with its frank depiction of explicit sexuality.
The Academy Award-nominated director of Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey and A Clockwork Orange reportedly considered the film his “greatest contribution to the art of cinema,” and Eyes Wide Shut is notable not only as Kubrick’s final film — he died just three months prior to the movie's release — but also as Cruise and Kidman’s final appearance together onscreen. The couple ended their 11-year marriage less than two years after the movie’s debut.
Needless to say, with its A-list married stars and legendary director, Eyes Wide Shut was perhaps the most anticipated film release of 1999.
On its 25th anniversary, take a look back at the film’s star-studded premiere, when some of the biggest celebrities of the ’90s turned out to see it for the first time.
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise set the tone for a surprisingly casual red carpet at the July 13, 1999, premiere of Eyes Wide Shut in Los Angeles.
Katie Holmes
Years before she would marry Tom Cruise in 2006, Dawson's Creek star Katie Holmes made an appearance on the Eyes Wide Shut red carpet.
Val Kilmer
Cruise's Top Gun co-star Val Kilmer was on hand to celebrate the film.
Adrien Brody
Not long after the July 2 release of his own summer 1999 movie, Summer of Sam, Adrien Brody looked characteristically dashing on the red carpet.
Jodie Foster
Equally dashing: Jodie Foster in a menswear-inspired look.
Salma Hayek
Wild Wild West star Salma Hayek turned up in a wild — and very '90s — look.
Winona Ryder
Winona Ryder, another '90s icon, walked the red carpet too.
Melissa Etheridge and Julie Cypher
Melissa Etheridge and then-girlfriend Julie Cypher posed for a photo on the red carpet.
Stephen Baldwin and Kennya Baldwin
Stephen Baldwin hit the red carpet with wife Kennya.
Neve Campbell
A '90s film premiere just wouldn't be complete without an appearance by Neve Campbell.
Milla Jovovich
Milla Jovovich turned heads in one of the night's more glamorous ensembles.
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson, meanwhile, went for a more effortlessly elegant look.
Tara Reid
Even Tara Reid was on hand to see what Kubrick had in store in the much-talked-about film.
Denise Richards
The same went for a fresh-faced Denise Richards.
Martin Scorsese
Director Martin Scorsese was also there to salute the late Kubrick.
Chris Isaak
"Wicked Game" singer Chris Isaak flashed some interesting bling.
Diana Ross
The celebration of Eyes Wide Shut continued at Beverly Hills restaurant Chasen's, where legendary singer Diana Ross was all smiles.
Anne Heche and Ellen DeGeneres
Also, at the Chasen's party: Anne Heche with then-partner Ellen DeGeneres.
Andie MacDowell
Andie MacDowell was there as well, striking a fetching pose.
Maxwell and Debi Mazar
Yet more very '90s faces at the afterparty: singer Maxwell and actress Debi Mazar!
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