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Kidman is an American and Australian 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, 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 films Bush Christmas and BMX Bandits. Her breakthrough came with lead roles in Dead Calm and the miniseries Bangkok Hilton (both 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 won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Virginia Woolf in the drama The Hours (2002). She was Oscar-nominated for her roles in Moulin Rouge! (2001), Rabbit Hole (2010), Lion (2016), and Being the Ricardos (2021). She has acted in mainstream film such as The Others (2001), Cold Mountain (2003), The Golden Compass (2007), Australia (2008), Paddington (2014), Aquaman (2018), and Bombshell (2019) as well as independent films with dark and tragic themes such as Dogville (2003), Birth (2004), Margot at the Wedding (2007), The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017), The Beguiled (2017), The Northman (2022), and Babygirl (2024).

Kidman's television roles include Hemingway & Gellhorn (2012), The Undoing (2020), Nine Perfect Strangers (2021), Special Ops: Lioness (2023), and The Perfect Couple (2024). For the HBO series Big Little Lies (2017–2019), she received Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress and Outstanding Limited Series as executive producer.

Kidman has served as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF since 1994 and UNIFEM since 2006. She was appointed Companion of the Order of Australia in 2006. Kidman was married to actor Tom Cruise from 1990 to 2001, and has been married to country music singer Keith Urban since 2006. In 2010, she founded the production company Blossom Films. In 2004 and 2018, Time included her on its list of the 100 most influential people in the world, and in 2020, The New York Times named her one of the greatest actors of the 21st century.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2015
Rosalind Franklin

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
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The girl

The married woman

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Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Actress

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Evening Standard Awards - 2015 - Best Actress

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Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Actress

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Theatre World Awards - 1999 - Performance

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Theatre World Awards - 1999 - Performance

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Evening Standard Awards - 1998 - Lebedev Special Award

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Kevin Chamberlin to Perform at The Green Room 42 in November

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the New York City solo cabaret debut of  three-time Tony nominated actor and singer Kevin Chamberlin in 'Finding the Joy,' for two performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: New Trailer for SPELLBOUND Musical Feat. Rachel Zegler, Nathan Lane, & More

Netflix has released the first full trailer for Spellbound, the animated musical by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater also featuring the voice of Rachel Zegler. Watch it now!
Netflix to Release New SPELLBOUND Trailer Tomorrow

Tomorrow October 29, Netflix will release the first full trailer for Spellbound, the animated musical by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater which features the voice of Rachel Zegler. Netflix has teased the trailer on X, sharing a new poster of the film. Take a look at the post here!
Nina Arianda and J.K. Simmons to Star in Ensemble Cast of 109 BILLION FOLLOWERS

Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons and Tony winner Nina Arianda have joined the ensemble cast of 109 BILLION FOLLOWERS, which begins filming this November in New York City. Learn more about the film which is described as a magical realism dramedy from writer, director, and producer Ela Thier.
Video: Ariana DeBose Reveals the Best Lesson She Learned From Rita Moreno

Ariana DeBose is sharing the best lesson she received from Broadway icon Rita Moreno, who she worked with on West Side Story. Both performers won Academy Awards for their performances as Anita in the West Side Story films.
Ramin Karimloo Will Lead NINE THE MUSICAL in Concert at The Lowry

Hope Mill Theatre will present a new concert version of Nine the Musical, starring Broadway and West End star Ramin Karimloo, at The Lowry, Salford next year.
World Premiere of DIVA The Play Opens in November at Zephyr Theatre

United Stages, a unique platform to share international works on a global scale, is proud to present the World Premiere of DIVA The Play, written and performed by Vivienne Powell.  Leah Patterson, an award-winning director will be at the helm.
Kate Winslet, Kerry Washington, & More Honored for 2024 WIF

WIF (formerly known as Women In Film, Los Angeles) has announced that Annette Bening, Michelle Buteau, Joey King, Ellen Kuras, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, Kerry Washington, and Kate Winslet will be honored at the 2024 WIF Honors, taking place on Thursday, October 24, at The Beverly Hilton.
Ariana DeBose and Bobby Cannavale Join Prime Video Series SCARPETTA

Scarpetta, the crime book series by author Patricia Cornwell, will be coming to the screen. Prime Video has greenlit two seasons of the series, which is set to star Broadway performers Ariana DeBose and Bobby Cannavale alongside Simon Baker, Rose McEwen, and Jake Cannavale.
Photos: THE PROM At Berkeley Playhouse

Berkeley Playhouse's 2024/25 Season kicks off with the musical The Prom, performing September 6 - October 13, 2024. See photos from the production.
Liev Schreiber Leads ACROSS THE RIVER AND INTO THE TREES In Theaters This Friday

Liev Schreiber stars in ACROSS THE RIVER AND INTO THE TREES, hitting theaters this Friday. The film adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's novel explores themes of love and war in post-WWII Venice.
Everything We Know About Netflix's SPELLBOUND Musical

Spellbound, an animated fantasy musical, will be arriving on November 22. Ahead of its release, BroadwayWorld has collected all the information available about the upcoming film including who's lending their voices to the characters, who wrote the new songs, and where to see it in November.
Jamie Lee Curtis Receives Honorary Degree at AFI Conservatory Commencement

The American Film Institute (AFI) conferred a Doctorate of Fine Arts degree honoris causa for contributions of distinction to the art of the moving image upon Jamie Lee Curtis during the AFI Conservatory’s Class of 2024 commencement ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. 
Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists Now Open in Los Angeles

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation has officially opened the Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists. Learn more about the facility!
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Will Arrive on Broadway in 2025

the critically acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning, play STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW will begin performances Friday, March 28, 2025. We have all the details about the upcoming production!
Berkeley Playhouse to Present THE PROM Beginning in September

Berkeley Playhouse kicks off its 2024/25 Season with the dazzling musical The Prom, performing September 6 to October 13, 2024.
Video: First Trailer for Animated Musical SPELLBOUND Featuring Rachel Zegler

Netflix has released the first teaser trailer for Spellbound, the animated musical by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater featuring the voice of Rachel Zegler. Spellbound follows the adventures of Ellian, the tenacious young daughter of the rulers of Lumbria who must go on a daring quest to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms her parents into monsters. Watch the new teaser!
Video: Netflix Releases Teaser for THE PERFECT COUPLE With Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber

Netflix has dropped the teaser trailer for the new drama series The Perfect Couple. Based on the book by Elin Hilderbrand, the series stars Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Meghann Fahy, Eve Hewson, Dakota Fanning, Ishaan Khatter, Billy Howle, and Jack Reynor. It will premiere globally on September 5, 2024, only on Netflix. Watch the teaser now!
Video: Ariana DeBose Teases 77th Annual Tony Awards on CBS MORNINGS

Ariana DeBose, actor, singer, and host of the upcoming 77th Annual Tony Awards appeared on CBS Mornings on Thursday as part of their 'Road to the Tonys' segment to share some insights into the highly anticipated event. This is the Oscar winner's third time hosting the prestigious ceremony. Watch the interview!
PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 in the Works; Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in Talks to Return

After several nostalgia-baiting TikTok videos featuring clips from the cult film Practical Magic, Warner Bros. has officially announced that a sequel to the 1998 movie is in the works. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, who played witch sisters Sally and Gillian in the film, are reportedly in talks to return for the sequel, this time as producers as well. Denise Di Novi is also set to serve as a producer.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Nicole Kidman been in?

Nicole Kidman has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Nicole Kidman been in?

Nicole Kidman has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Nicole Kidman's first West End show?

Nicole Kidman's first West End show was Photograph 51 which opened in 2015

What awards has Nicole Kidman been nominated for?

Nicole Kidman has been nominated for several awards, including Best Actress at the Olivier Awards for Photograph 51 and The Blue Room. She also received nominations for Best Actress at the Evening Standard Awards for Photograph 51 and The Blue Room. Additionally, she was nominated for Performance at the Theatre World Awards for The Blue Room and received the Lebedev Special Award at the Evening Standard Awards for The Blue Room.

What awards has Nicole Kidman won?

Best Actress (Evening Standard Awards) for Photograph 51; Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Blue Room; Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Blue Room; Lebedev Special Award (Evening Standard Awards) for The Blue Room.

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