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Billboard Hot 100 Hits Named After Movie Stars
ADÉLA’s 'Nicole Kidman' and Taylor Swift’s 'Elizabeth Taylor' top Billboard’s list of 10 Hot 100 songs named after movie stars.
In brief
ADÉLA’s 'Nicole Kidman' and Taylor Swift’s 'Elizabeth Taylor' top Billboard’s list of 10 Hot 100 songs named after movie stars. ADÉLA’s 'Nicole Kidman' reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2026, while Taylor Swift paid tribute to Elizabeth Taylor with a track on The Life of a Showgirl. Originally reported by…
ADÉLA’s 'Nicole Kidman' hits Billboard Hot 100
ADÉLA’s song 'Nicole Kidman' entered the Billboard Hot 100 in September 2026 and climbed to No. 11 by October.
“I can't believe it, she wrote a song called 'Nicole Kidman', i'm like, who is that person? she's so talented.”
Nicole Kidman praises ADÉLA’s song
Hollywood star Nicole Kidman called ADÉLA talented, saying she was 'so talented' and 'embrace[s] me' as a fan.
“She wrote a song called 'Nicole Kidman,' [and] i'm like, 'who is that person?' she's so talented.”
Taylor Swift’s 'Elizabeth Taylor' track
Taylor Swift paid tribute to Elizabeth Taylor with a song on her album The Life of a Showgirl.
“She and my mom do seem like kindred spirits, the way she has deftly captured the similarities and parallel tracks in their careers and personal lives is delightful.”
Other songs named after movie stars
SZA named a song after Drew Barrymore, while Kim Carnes’ 1981 hit 'Bette Davis Eyes' remains a classic.
“Bette davis eyes”
Billboard lists 10 Hot 100 songs named after movie stars
Billboard highlights 10 Hot 100 hits named after movie stars, including ADÉLA’s 'Nicole Kidman' and Taylor Swift’s 'Elizabeth Taylor'.
The main idea
ADÉLA’s 'Nicole Kidman' reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2026, while Taylor Swift paid tribute to Elizabeth Taylor with a track on The Life of a Showgirl.
