Kidman and Urban made a striking entrance with their matching black and white ensembles, perfectly in line with the gala’s theme.

The Australia actress wore a stunning white gown with a unique design incorporating black chiffon-like material, creating a dramatic ruffle effect. The gown also boasted a fitted sleeveless bodice and a long white train. She accessorized with arm-length white gloves and a silver diamond bracelet.

Urban complemented her attire with a chic black suit, with a black rose pinned on one side. His ensemble was completed with a white dress shirt, a white bow tie, and classic black dress shoes.

The couple’s co-ordinated appearance elicited mixed reactions from onlookers and social media users alike.

One person hit out at the fact that couple holds hands often on red carpets, writing: “Why are they always holding hands […] like teenagers[?] Always looks staged….Ps: he always looks like the valet driver with the haircut! Maybe that’s what he is? By the way, the theme was ‘garden,’ [they] obviously didn’t get the [memo].”

A further user added that Urban could have more of an effort with his hairstyle, saying:”I wish Keith would wash his hair once in awhile! I mean Nicole looks awesome…maybe for her special night at least..?”