Nicole Kidman Bio
Nicole Mary Kidman (born 20 June 1967) is an Australian and American actress and producer. Known for her work in film and television productions across many genres, she has consistently ranked among the world’s highest-paid actresses since the late 1990s. Her accolades include an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Volpi Cup. Nicole Kidman has starred in many notable films like Moulin Rouge!, The Hours, and Aquaman, showcasing her versatility and dedication to her craft.
Early Life and Background
Nicole Mary Kidman was born on 20 June 1967 in Honolulu, Hawaii, while her Australian parents were temporarily in the United States on student visas. Her mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, was a nursing instructor and a member of the Women’s Electoral Lobby, while her father, Antony Kidman, was a biochemist, clinical psychologist, and author. She has a younger sister, Antonia, who is a journalist and television presenter. Having been born in the US to Australian parents, Kidman holds dual Australian and US citizenship. She has English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry. Kidman grew up in the Longueville suburb of Sydney, where she attended Lane Cove Public School and North Sydney Girls High School. She was enrolled in ballet at the age of three and showed her natural talent for acting during her primary and high school years. Kidman has said she first aspired to become an actress upon watching Margaret Hamilton’s performance as the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz.
Path to Hollywood
Kidman began her career in Australia with the 1983 films Bush Christmas and BMX Bandits. Her breakthrough came with lead roles in Dead Calm and the miniseries Bangkok Hilton, both in 1989. She came to international prominence with a supporting role in Days of Thunder (1990) followed by leading roles in Far and Away (1992), To Die For (1995), Batman Forever (1995), Practical Magic (1998), and Eyes Wide Shut (1999). She received consecutive nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress for Moulin Rouge! (2001) and The Hours (2002), winning for her portrayal of Virginia Woolf in the latter. Her career continued with the box office successes The Others (2001), Cold Mountain (2003), Australia (2008), Paddington (2014), and Aquaman (2018), along with acclaimed independent films Rabbit Hole (2010) and Lion (2016).
Nicole Kidman Career
Early Career (1983–1994)
In 1983, 16-year-old Kidman made her film debut in a remake of the Australian holiday classic Bush Christmas. By the end of that year, she had a supporting role in the television series Five Mile Creek. Kidman began gaining recognition during this decade after appearing in several Australian films, such as BMX Bandits and the romantic comedy Windrider. Throughout the rest of the 1980s, she appeared in various Australian television programs, including the miniseries Vietnam, for which she won her first Australian Film Institute Award. Kidman next appeared in the Australian film Emerald City (1988), which earned her a second Australian Film Institute Award. She then starred alongside Sam Neill in the 1989 thriller Dead Calm, which proved to be her breakthrough role, gaining her international recognition.
Breakthrough (1995–2003)
In 1995, Kidman played Dr. Chase Meridian in Batman Forever, opposite Val Kilmer. That same year, she starred in Gus Van Sant’s critically acclaimed dark comedy To Die For, for which she received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. In 2001, she took on the role of cabaret actress and courtesan Satine in Baz Luhrmann’s musical Moulin Rouge!, opposite Ewan McGregor. Her performance and singing received positive reviews, and she received her second Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical, along with her first Academy Award nomination. In 2002, she garnered critical acclaim for her portrayal of Virginia Woolf in The Hours, winning the Academy Award for Best Actress and becoming the first Australian to win the award.
Notable Works and Milestones
Kidman’s signature works include Moulin Rouge!, The Hours, and Aquaman, with numerous awards and nominations throughout her career.
Nicole Kidman Award Nominations
Nicole Kidman has received numerous nominations throughout her career, including four additional Academy Award nominations, one BAFTA Award from five nominations, two Primetime Emmy Awards from three nominations, and a Screen Actors Guild Award from fifteen nominations.
Nicole Kidman Awards Won
Nicole Kidman has won several prestigious awards, including the Academy Award for Best Actress for The Hours and six Golden Globe Awards.
Nicole Kidman Family
Nicole Kidman was married to actor Tom Cruise from 1990 to 2001, with whom she adopted two children. She later married country singer Keith Urban in 2006, and they have two daughters together.
Personal Life
Kidman has been involved in various philanthropic efforts, including serving as a Goodwill ambassador for UNICEF and advocating for women’s rights. She has also been recognized for her contributions to the arts and humanitarian causes.
