Nicole Kidman Success Story

She has been praised by the critics for her performance in her return to the London stage in the play Photograph 51. Kidman portrayed the role of a British scientist Rosalind Franklin in the play.

Early Life

Kidman was born to Antony David Kidman and Janelle Ann on 20 June 1967 in Hawaii. She took up drama, mime and performed during her College days. She was inspired by Margaret Hamilton’s performance in The Wizard of Oz. Kidman’s parents participated in anti-war protests while they lived in DC. The family returned to Australia when Kidman was four.

Career

Kidman made her debut with Bush Christmas in 1983. She appeared in several movies including Watch the Shadows Dance and Windrider. She starred in Batman Forever in 1995 which was a commercial success. She has worked in several movies including BMX Bandits, Five Mile Creek, Chase Through the Night, Matthew and Son, Dead Calm, Days of Thunder, Birthday Girl, The Human Stain, Birth and Interpreter. In 2012, The Paperboy competed in the Cannes Film Festival and her performance drew critical acclaim and nominations for SAG and Saturn Award.

Heights

Kidman won her first Golden Globe Award for the movie To Die For in 1995. Her role as a cabaret dancer in Moulin Rouge won her second Golden Globe Award. In 2012 she won critical praise for her performance in movie The Hours. She has worked in less mainstream projects like Dogville. She starred as photographer Diane Arbus in Fur opposite Robert Downey Jr.

Kidman as photographer Diane Arbus in Fur opposite Robert Downey Jr

She starred in the Australia with Hugh Jackman. In 2015, she starred in Australian movie Strangerland and also took up the title role in Queen of the Desert. She received several major honors for her work.

Personal Life

Kidman married Tom Cruise in 1990. The couple adopted Isabella Jane and a son Connor Anthony. Later the marriage ended in divorce in 2001. Currently she is married to Keith Urban since 2006. The couple had their first baby in 2008. In 2010 Kidman gave birth to the couple’s second daughter.

Achievements

Kidman received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Nicole Kidman Interview on The Queen Latifah Show