Entertainment Music Pop Music Nicole Kidman Reveals She Owns the Original Handwritten Lyrics to Elton John’s 'Your Song' The 1970 song featured in Kidman's 2001 movie 'Moulin Rogue!' By Gabrielle Rockson Gabrielle Rockson Gabrielle Rockson is a staff writer-reporter for PEOPLE. She joined PEOPLE in 2023 and covers entertainment and human interest stories. She's interviewed David Beckham, Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet and many others. Her previous work can be found in OK! Magazine, MyLondon, GRM Daily, and more. People Editorial Guidelines Published on January 31, 2025 08:33AM EST 2 Comments Nicole Kidman; Elton John. Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage; Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty Nicole Kidman is opening up about a treasured memento. On Thursday, Jan. 30, the actress, 57, appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and revealed that she bought Bernie Taupin's original handwritten lyrics to Elton John’s 1970 single “Your Song.” Kidman's revelation came after host Stephen Colbert, 60, quizzed the Babygirl star over if she had ever asked someone for their autograph. “Well, I’ve asked people to sign a copy of a book. Philip Roth and Elton John," Kidman shared. "That was because we bought lyrics of ‘Your Song,’ ” she continued of the track, which was written by John, 77, and Taupin, 74. “Where do you keep those?” Colbert then asked to which Kidman replied, “Shh,” as she placed her finger on her lips. Elton John and Nicole Kidman at the 2012 Golden Globes. Vince Bucci/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank Antonio Banderas Tried to Help Nicole Kidman 'Feel Safe' While Filming Erotic Thriller Babygirl (Exclusive) The song appeared in Kidman's 2001 film Moulin Rouge! and was performed by her costar Ewan McGregor and Alessandro Safina in the movie. Back in 2019, Kidman and her husband Keith Urban sang their own rendition of “Your Song.” Sharing the video on Instagram at the time, Urban, 57, played the piano while the couple harmonized and Urban began singing, “It’s a little bit funny/This feeling inside/I’m not one of those who can/Easily hide.” Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise's Rarely Seen Son Connor Shares Golf Course Selfie — Marking His First Post Since 2023 The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! As Urban, sang “If I was a sculptor,” Kidman jokingly chimed in with, “But you’re not,” before continuing their duet with a few more ad libs. “A little backstage moment before heading to Monterey ❤️🌹@KeithUrban,” Kidman's caption read at the time. Original handwritten lyrics by Bernie Taupin to Elton John's 'Your Song' at Bonhams in Oct. 2018 in London. Tristan Fewings/Getty Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Meanwhile, Kidman also revealed during her appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that the first concert she ever attended was to see rock band AC/DC. "Wow you're pretty hip," Colbert said to which she replied, "Thank you and then second was [David] Bowie," as the audience cheered. Close Leave a Comment