Nicole Kidman

Overview

Nicole Mary Kidman is an Australian and American actress and producer known for her versatility and range in film and television productions. Born on June 20, 1967, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Australian parents, Kidman 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, a Volpi Cup, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and six Golden Globe Awards. Here is a timeline of her significant events and milestones from birth to today.

Main Milestones

Birth

June 20, 1967

Nicole Kidman was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Australian parents. She would later be raised in Sydney, Australia.

Film Debut

1983

At the age of 16, Kidman made her film debut in the Australian holiday classic "Bush Christmas". She also appeared in the action comedy "BMX Bandits" the same year.

Breakthrough Role

1989

Kidman starred in the thriller "Dead Calm" as Rae Ingram, a role that gained her international recognition and marked her breakthrough in the film industry.

International Breakout and Marriage

1990

Kidman starred alongside Tom Cruise in the sports action film "Days of Thunder", which was among the highest-grossing films of the year. The same year, she married Tom Cruise, a relationship that lasted until 2001.

Stage Debut

1998

Kidman made her stage debut in London, playing five different roles in Sir David Hare’s "The Blue Room". The play later moved to Broadway in New York.

Academy Award Nomination

2001

Kidman played a dying courtesan in the musical fantasy "Moulin Rouge", earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

Academy Award Win

2002

Kidman won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of English writer Virginia Woolf in "The Hours".

Second Marriage

2006

Kidman married New Zealand-born Australian country singer Keith Urban.

Third Academy Award Nomination

2010

Kidman portrayed a grieving mother in "Rabbit Hole", earning her a third Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.