Nicole Kidman is one of the most well-known and celebrated actresses today, so it's not surprising that she's been nominated for several awards. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1967 and raised in Australia, Nicole Kidman was interested in acting from a young ageand she eventually dropped out of high school to pursue acting full time. After appearing in several Australian films and television shows, his popularity began to grow with films such as Days of Thunder and Far and Far and became a household name in the mid-1990s.
Today she is considered one of the best actresses of the 21st century and has her own production company. Likewise, with the December 25th release of his new thriller Little babyKidman is back in the spotlight. From the film's premiere at the Venice International Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival Little baby has already received impressive reviews, currently holding an 82% on Rotten Tomatoes. Nicole Kidman's latest performance received especially positive reviewsreminding audiences of some of Kidman's other best performances, including those for which she received Oscar nominations.
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Moulin Rouge! - Best Actress
Moulin Rouge! Marked Kidman's first Oscar nomination
Nicole Kidman received her first Oscar nomination in 2001 for her role as Satine in Moulin Rouge! Kidman perfectly portrayed courtesan Satine alongside Ewan McGregor in the musical drama which featured pop hits in a new style. Kidman's performance was perfectly balanced between the love scenes and her character's increasing illness, leading to a sad but beautiful conclusion.
While Kidman's nomination was certainly deserved, Ultimately, the award went to Halle Berry for Monster Ball, which was equally impressive. Kidman was nominated alongside Judi Dench in IrisSissy Spacek in In the roomand Renée Zellweger in Bridget Jones Diary.
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The Hours – Best Actress (Winner)
The Hours Is Kidman's Only Oscar Win
In 2003, Nicole Kidman won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as Virginia Woolf in the 2002 drama. The hours. The film focused on different periods, with Kidman impersonating Woolf as she wrote Mrs Dalloway and Meryl Streep and Julianne Moore portraying women living in 2001 and 1951, respectively, who read Woolf's book. The film presents concerns about the inner lives of women and the struggles they face from the perspectives of women in different periods.
Alongside Nicole Kidman for The hours, the other nominees for Best Actress were Salma Hayek for FridaDiane Lane by UnfaithfulJulianne Moore by Far from Heavenand Renée Zellweger for Chicago. Although Kidman was the only winner for The hoursthe film was also nominated for Best Film, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing and Best Original Score.
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Rabbit Hole - Best Actress
Kidman's portrayal of a grieving mother earned her a nomination
Nicole Kidman's portrayal of a grieving mother in Rabbit Hole appropriately earned him another nomination. Kidman stars as a mother whose son tragically dies in a car accidentand the film portrays her trying to overcome her grief both with her husband and alone. The emotional and moving drama features great performances, but Nicole Kidman's performance was certainly one of the best.
At the 83rd Academy Awards, Nicole Kidman's performance in Rabbit Hole faced Natalie Portman in Black SwanAnnette Benning in The children are fineJennifer Lawrence in Winter Boneand Michelle Williams in Blue Valentine's Day. Although Portman ultimately won by Black Swanall the performances were great.
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Leão - Best Supporting Actress
Lion is Nicole Kidman's only nomination for best supporting actress
In contrast to her other Best Actress performances Lion is Nicole Kidman's only nomination for Best Supporting Actress to date. Kidman played Sue Brierley, the adoptive mother of Dev Patel's character Saroo Brierley. The film primarily follows Saroo's search for his biological family and the emotional toll that search takes on Saroo and his loved ones, including his mother.
Although Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman were nominated for their performances in Lionneither won an Oscar, with the awards taken home by Mahershala Ali in Moonlight and Viola Davis in Fences respectively. Alongside Kidman, Naomie Harris, Octavia Spencer and Michelle Williams were also nominated for their performances that year.
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Being the Ricardos - Best Actress
The 2021 film is Kidman's latest nomination
Nicole Kidman received her latest Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her portrayal of Lucille Ball in the 2021 film Being the Ricardos. Kidman starred as Lucille Ball alongside Javier Bardem as Desi Arnaz in the film that chronicled their relationship and the filming of I love Lucy. The two actors skillfully portray real-life stars, both in their funny moments and their complex relationship problems.
Being the Ricardos was nominated for several awards in addition to the Oscar, and won several of them, including a Golden Globe for Kidman's performance.
Both Bardem and Kidman were nominated for their performances at the Oscars, but neither took home the award. Being the Ricardos was nominated for several awards besides the Oscar and won several of them, including a Golden Globe for Kidman's performance. While Nicole KidmanLucille Ball's performance was undoubtedly great, the Best Actress award at that year's Oscar went to Jessica Chastain for Tammy Faye's eyes.