Nicole Mary Kidman AC 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. Her accolades include an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and six Golden Globe Awards. She became the first Australian actor to receive the AFI Life Achievement Award honor in 2024.
Kidman began her career in Australia with the 1983 film BMX Bandits. Her breakthrough came with lead roles in Dead Calm and the miniseries Bangkok Hilton. She came to international prominence with a supporting role in Days of Thunder, and soon gained greater recognition with starring parts in Far and Away, To Die For, Eyes Wide Shut, The Others, and Cold Mountain. Kidman won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Virginia Woolf in The Hours, receiving further Oscar nominations for Moulin Rouge!, Rabbit Hole, Lion, and Being the Ricardos.