Fans are concerned after noticing something about Nicole Kidman's appearance, but an expert has weighed in with their professional opinion.
The Australian actress has been in headlines recently for being perhaps a bit too open with her intimate scenes in her latest film, Babygirl.
Admitting that she 'didn't want to orgasm anymore' while filming a particularly intense scene, it isn't Kidman's first erotic title either, having starred in a racy film in the 90s' with then-husband Tom Cruise.
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But now, the star has got some attention on social media for how her ears look.
It's not a feature that many pay attention to at first when a celebrity poses for a snap, but Kidman's earlobes grabbed the attention of many.
Sharing their thoughts online, some users were taken aback by the size of her ears in particular, noting that they looked 'stretched'.
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But she isn't alone, as the likes of Demi Moore, Katie Price and even ex-husband Tom Cruise have been found to have longer-looking earlobes.
Some online have alleged that it's the result of plastic surgery, though the 57-year-old has never confirmed nor denied this.
However, some cosmetic experts have weighed in on what's known as 'pixie ears', as plastic surgeon Mark Solomos explained to Femail: "The effect occurs when the earlobe is pulled downward, often revealing that a facelift has been performed."
He further claimed that this occurs as 'a result of poor surgical technique'.
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Solomos also alleged that 'pixie ears' are becoming less rare, explaining that facelifts are becoming more 'normalised and accessible'.
He added that while they were known to be for women 50 or older, facelifts are now more accepted, as people in their 40s are moving to get them done.
The plastic surgeon explained that this is why signs of facelifts are more recognisable, and expanded on how 'pixie ears' can happen: "In an ideal facelift, the deeper structures of the face are tightened, allowing the skin to sit naturally without excessive tension.
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"If this process isn’t done correctly, the earlobe can be displaced, creating the pixie ear effect," he claimed, saying that surgeons must 'anchor' the ear in its right position and focus on the inner layers of the face.
Stretching the skin too tightly can result in 'pixie ears'.
Cosmetic dermatology and facials specialist Dr Laura Geige further explained to the news outlet that 'pixie ears' are an overlooked side effect of facelifts.
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She echoed the explanation from Solomos, and said that some techniques can cause the 'earlobe to become stretched, elongated, or appear directly attached to the lower cheek'.
"It is not uncommon for those who have undergone multiple facelifts to develop this issue, as repeated surgeries can gradually distort the earlobe’s natural contour," Dr Geige added.
She also explained that 'minor surgical adjustments' can correct the look, giving the ears its natural shape again.
LADbible Group has reached out to Nicole Kidman's representatives for comment.
Topics: Nicole Kidman, Celebrity, Social Media, Film
Joshua Nair