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Born June 20, 1967 in Honolulu, Hawaii, Nicole Kidman's family would move back to Australia when she was just four years old. Not long after entering primary school, Nicole showed an aptitude for acting and began to participate in school performances. Pursuing formal training throughout high school and after, Nicole would make her film debut at the young age of 16!
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After making a name for herself in Australia with films including 'Bush Christmas' (1983) and 'BMX Bandits' (1983), Nicole would rise to international attention after her role in the 1989 horror film 'Dead Calm'.
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Moving to the United States to be with her then-boyfriend and later husband, actor Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman would make her American debut alongside Cruise in the 1990 racing film 'Days of Thunder'. The film was a huge commercial success and would thrust Nicole into the Hollywood spotlight!
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The 1990s would lead to a string of successes for Nicole Kidman including 1992's Far and Away, 1995's Batman Forever and To Die For, and 1999's Eyes Wide Shut. She would start to rack up the awards during this time, receiving two Golden Globes, and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
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In 2001's musical film Moulin Rouge!, Nicole Kidman proved that not only could she act, but she could also hold a note. Receiving much praise for her performance, Nicole won over audiences with her grace and beauty.
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Nicole Kidman is almost unrecognizable in this next role she played! Nicole would spend hours getting into costume for her portrayal of English writer Virginia Woolf in 2002's The Hours. The preparation proved to be worth it with Nicole becoming the first Australian actress to win an Academy Award, and her performance was one of the best of her career to date!
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Following her Oscar win, Nicole Kidman continued her rise to prominence filming not just one, but three very different films in 2003! While all three were successful, Nicole absolutely shined in the war drama 'Cold Mountain'. Starring opposite Jude Law and Renée Zellweger, critics had nothing but glowing reviews for Nicole!
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Becoming one of the highest paid actresses by 2005, Nicole Kidman deserved nothing less and was outstanding in every role she took on. Some of her stand out performances during this time include 2004's remake of The Stepford Wives and 2008's Australian period film Australia.
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In the later half of the 2000s, Nicole Kidman has stepped back from mainstream roles to take on biographical dramas and independent films. If 2010's film adaptation of Pulitzer Prize-winning play Rabbit Hole is any indication of her versatility, Nicole has proven that she can succeed in every part she takes on.
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In more recent years, Nicole has returned to mainstream films and television. We just love her in biographical drama Lion (2016) and on hit HBO series Big Little Lies, the latter of which she also helped to co-produce with co-star Reese Witherspoon!
Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine not just once, but twice, no one is more deserving than Australian-American beauty Nicole Kidman. From films like Far and Away to Bombshell, here is a look back at the actress's best roles!
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