Nicole Kidman (Nicole Kidman) - American and Australian film actress, one of the highest paid Hollywood "stars". Three-time winner of the Golden Globe, winner of the Oscar.
Nicole Kidman Born in Honolulu in 1967, June 20. Nicole's parents, Janelle McNail and Anthony Kidman, came from Australia. The father of the future actress was engaged in cancer research in America and only in 1971 the family returned to their homeland.
From the age of four, Nicole began to practice ballet and this passion led the girl to the Australian Youth Theater and the Philip Street Theater. Nicole diligently studied theater theory and improved her vocals. I had to leave high school. Nicole's mother suffered from breast cancer and the girl was completely devoted to family care.
Nicole Kidman - the beginning of a stellar career
Nicole Kidman first appeared on television in the music video for musician Pat Wilson in 1983 at the age of 15. Then Nicole began acting in films and on television. The very first work of the actress is the series "Five Mile Creek" and the film "Bush's Christmas."
In the 80s, Nicole starred in many Australian films and television shows. The most popular series was Bangkok Hilton. The stunning game of the young actress was liked by the audience and was highly noted by film critics. In 1989, the screens were released by Warner Brothers Dead Calm, which was a huge success at the global box office.
After filming Dead Dead, Kidman was invited to Hollywood. The film "Days of Thunder", where Nicole played with Tom Cruise, was truly fateful. A violent romance broke out between the actors very quickly, which ended in a wedding in 1990. Despite the fact that during this period Nicole Kidman starred in a number of beautiful films - With Eyes Wide Shut, Far Away (1992), Batman Forever, she was talked about exclusively as the wife of Tom Cruise.
Nicole Kidman - gaining popularity
Critics drew attention to Nicole in 1996, immediately after the release of the comedy "Die in the Name". Kidman did an excellent job with the role of a fame-obsessed TV presenter, ready to go on the road to confession to kill. For this film, the actress received the Golden Globe.
However, a real breakthrough occurred in 2001 after the completion of the divorce proceedings between Cruz and Kidman. The musical of Bez Lurmann "Moulin Rouge" was a real revelation for the audience. The diverse and masterful game of Nicole brought her an Oscar nomination.
A very important milestone for Kidman's career, of course, was the role of Grace in the thriller “Others” (2000), which brought the actress the status of “star”. The film grossed $ 200 million at the box office and was favorably praised by critics for its non-trivial plot development.
Nicole Kidman - The Most Notable Roles
After a divorce from Tom Cruise, Kidman plunged into a prolonged depression and only in 2001 did she accept Stephen Daldry’s offer to play the role of Virginia Woolf in the film “Watch”. The picture won many prestigious awards and became the loudest premiere of 2002. For the filming, Nicole had to change her appearance beyond recognition and show all her acting skills.
Among the most successful films, Nicole Kidman can be called: “Dogville”, “Cold Mountain” (2003), “Tarnished Reputation”. Happened in the career of a famous actress and frankly unsuccessful films. This is “The Witch” and the thriller “Translator”, in which Nicole starred with Sean Penn. The last film in which Kidman starred today is the film "What Hides the Lies", which, unfortunately, failed at the box office.
Nicole Kidman - personal life
Nicole met her first husband, Tom Cruise, on the set of Days of Thunder. They got married on Christmas Eve 1990. The “starry” couple adopted two children: a son, Connor, and a daughter, Isabella. However, in 2001, they broke up.
For a long time, Nicole met with musician Lenny Kravitz, and in 2006, the actress married country singer Keith Urban. In 2008, Nicole Kidman gave birth to a long-awaited child - the daughter of Sunday Rose.
Nicole Kidman - interesting facts
- Nicole Kidman, oddly enough, is afraid of butterflies.
- The actress is the face of the famous perfume brand Channel No 5.
- Star Nicole Kidman appeared on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003.
Nicole Kidman - Today
Currently, Nicole Kidman is a "goodwill ambassador" and is actively involved in social activities. In 2013, a wonderful actress plans to shoot in the films “The Bourne Evolution” and “Grace from Monaco” (directed by Olivier Daan).
