Nicole Kidman Lightens Up For Elle's January Cover! Literally!

So we know this is Nicole Kidman, but we don’t think we’ve really registered it yet!
After all, the actress has gone with an entirely new look for Elle‘s January cover!
Not only is she showing off that thigh, but by choosing to lighten her already blonde locks and her makeup, Nicole truly unveils her softer side for the front page.
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And while it’s overall pretty simple, we think the drastic transformation will be enough to get people picking up this issue! Even the second cover has the same feel, with Nicole unnaturally “rocking” a pair of Dior shorts!
So interesting!
Ch-ch-check out both covers and even a peek at the spread in the gallery (above)!
[Image via Elle Magazine.]