Film · Australia · 1967–
Nicole Kidman Life & Career Timeline
Australian beginnings, an Oscar and fearless work across film and television.
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Nicole Kidman’s career spans intimate dramas, global studio films, musicals and award-winning limited series.
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Born in Honolulu
Nicole Mary Kidman was born to Australian parents and raised in Sydney.
Source: www.oscars.orgBush Christmas
A teenage Kidman made one of her first major film appearances.
Source: www.oscars.orgDead Calm
The maritime thriller became her international breakthrough.
Source: www.oscars.orgDays of Thunder
Kidman entered large-scale Hollywood filmmaking opposite Tom Cruise.
Source: www.oscars.orgTo Die For
Gus Van Sant’s satire brought a Golden Globe and major critical acclaim.
Source: www.oscars.orgEyes Wide Shut
Kidman starred in Stanley Kubrick’s final film.
Source: www.oscars.orgMoulin Rouge!
Her musical performance brought a first Academy Award nomination.
Source: www.oscars.orgThe Others
Kidman led the gothic supernatural hit.
Source: www.oscars.orgThe Hours
As Virginia Woolf, Kidman delivered a transformative dramatic performance.
Source: www.oscars.orgWins Best Actress
The Hours made Kidman the first Australian to win the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Source: www.oscars.orgCold Mountain
The epic drama continued her run of major literary adaptations.
Source: www.oscars.orgThe Interpreter
Kidman led Sydney Pollack’s political thriller filmed at the United Nations.
Source: www.oscars.orgRabbit Hole
Kidman produced and starred, earning another Oscar nomination.
Source: www.oscars.orgLion
Her supporting role brought a fourth acting nomination.
Source: www.oscars.orgBig Little Lies
The limited series became a television landmark and won Kidman an Emmy.
Source: www.oscars.orgBeing the Ricardos
As Lucille Ball, Kidman earned a fifth Academy Award nomination.
Source: www.oscars.orgVolpi Cup for Babygirl
Kidman won Venice’s Best Actress prize for Halina Reijn’s drama.
Source: www.oscars.orgNine Perfect Strangers returns
Kidman continued the television drama as star and executive producer.
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