Founded by MaharishiMahesh Yogi
Founded by MaharishiTranscendental Meditation® has become an important part of life for several of Australia’s biggest Hollywood stars, helping them remain calm, creative, balanced, and successful in one of the world’s most demanding industries.
From Academy Award winners to blockbuster leading actors, Australian celebrities including Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Naomi Watts, and Russell Crowe have all spoken about the importance of meditation, inner calm, and mental clarity in their lives.
Nicole Kidman on Transcendental Meditation and Inner Balance
Nicole Kidman is one of Hollywood’s most accomplished actresses and one of the strongest Australian celebrity voices connected with Transcendental Meditation.
Kidman won the Academy Award for The Hours and has starred in iconic productions including Moulin Rouge, Big Little Lies, Eyes Wide Shut, Lion and Cold Mountain.
Over her remarkable career, she has earned an Oscar, multiple Golden Globe Awards, Emmy Awards, and international recognition as one of the world’s leading actresses.
Despite the pressures of global fame, Kidman has maintained balance and happiness with her daily practice of meditation.
“I like to meditate, Transcendental Meditation usually,” Kidman, who took up TM early in her career, said.
“I took it up in my early 20s … I try to do it every day.”
For Nicole Kidman, Transcendental Meditation has become a daily practice supporting emotional wellbeing, clarity, and calmness while balancing acting, family life, and international travel.
Hugh Jackman Credits Transcendental Meditation for Clarity and Creativity
His extraordinary achievements include a Golden Globe Award, Emmy Award, Tony Award, Grammy Award, and Academy Award nomination.
Jackman has often described Transcendental Meditation as life-changing.
“Nothing has ever opened my eyes like Transcendental Meditation has,” Jackman said.
“It makes me calm and happy, and, well. it gives me some peace and quiet in what’s a pretty chaotic life,” he said.
Despite his busy schedule, Jackman makes time for Transcendental Meditation every day.
“Everyone takes a shower every day, and we don’t complain about it. We do it out of discipline. There will always be an excuse not to meditate…. The ego says, ‘You don’t need to meditate, man. You’re really busy. What about the kids?’ But do I say, ‘I can’t shower today because I have to make time for the kids?’ No.”
Practicing TM since his 20s, Jackman says meditation helps improve his focus, relationships, creativity and inner happiness.
For Hugh Jackman, Transcendental Meditation is not simply relaxation — it is a powerful tool for peak performance, emotional stability, and sustained success in Hollywood.
Naomi Watts Says Transcendental Meditation Keeps Her “Calm and Steady”
Naomi Watts has also openly credited Transcendental Meditation with helping her manage stress and remain emotionally balanced.
Watts rose to global fame through films including Mulholland Drive, 21 Grams, King Kong, and The Impossible, receiving two Academy Award nominations for her performances.
Known for her thoughtful and sensitive personality, Watts has described Transcendental Meditation as essential for maintaining calm amid the pressures of acting and public life.
“I do Transcendental Meditation, which keeps me calm and steady,” Watts said.
“Sitting with my eyes closed for 20 minutes can be very helpful.”
Her comments reflect why many Hollywood actors turn to Transcendental Meditation for stress relief, mental clarity, creativity, and emotional wellbeing.
Russell Crowe on Meditation, Presence and Mental Strength
Academy Award-winning actor Russell Crowe has long been associated with meditation and mindfulness practices, even though he has spoken less specifically in public about Transcendental Meditation itself.
Crowe is best known for legendary films including Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind, Cinderella Man, Master and Commander, and L.A. Confidential.
His performance in Gladiator earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor and established him as one of Hollywood’s most respected leading men.
Crowe has frequently spoken about the importance of inner focus, calmness, and mental discipline.
In interviews, he has reflected on the importance of stillness and being fully present in life and work — qualities strongly associated with the Transcendental Meditation technique.
His grounded personality, intense concentration, and thoughtful approach to acting have often distinguished him in Hollywood.
Together with Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, and Naomi Watts, Russell Crowe represents a generation of Australian actors who demonstrate that lasting success is not only built on talent and hard work, but also on inner balance, mental clarity, and emotional resilience.
There are more than 700 research studies about Transcendental Meditation conducted at top research institutes and universities, such as University of Melbourne, Griffith University, RMIT, Curtain and overseas such as Stanford, Harvard, UCLA and the American College of Cardiology.
The research is clear, five years of Transcendental Meditation and there is a 48% reduction in heart disease, stroke and death. Other research shows up to 30% drop in cortisol, which is a stress hormone, from 20 minutes of Transcendental Meditation practice.
Get started with a free-one hour introductory session on Transcendental Meditation from certified Transcendental Meditation teachers by visiting tm.org.au.
