MORNING TEA: Robert Pattinson's 8-Minute Standing Ovation & Nicole Kidman's Surprise Cinema Ambush

This morning, Nicole Kidman quietly slipped into a packed Practical Magic 2 screening with midnight margaritas and a toast, and one Spill fave earned an eight-ish minute standing ovation at Venice for a very dark real-life role.

☕ Nicole Kidman surprises an Aussie cinema in a gown, margaritas in hand (and a Spill exclusive drops this arvo)

☕ Robert Pattinson's film scores a monster ovation, for a role the real subject isn't thrilled about

☕ Natalie Portman welcomes baby number three

☕ Taylor Swift explains the hidden meaning behind a Toy Story 5 lyric

☕ A former Bachelor takes out a very wholesome 2026 title

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