Nicole Kidman has come a long way since her early days growing up in Sydney. The Australian actress began her career in the early 1980s and has since become one of the most enduring and versatile stars in Hollywood. But as with all icons, greatness doesn’t happen overnight—and yes, in Nicole’s case, it started with big crimped hair and classic ’80s style.
From her breakout roles in Australian films to starring alongside then-husband Tom Cruise, and later winning an Oscar for her unforgettable portrayal of Virginia Woolf in The Hours (2002), Nicole has proven time and again that she can do it all. She brings drama and spectacle in films like Moulin Rouge! and Australia, takes dark and daring turns in The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Dogville, and Big Little Lies, and even adds a touch of heart in family favorites like Paddington.
Her personal life has evolved just as much as her career. Nicole adopted two children—Connor and Isabella—during her marriage to Cruise, and after their split, she found love again with country music star Keith Urban, with whom she shares two daughters. Through it all, Nicole has remained a picture of poise, transformation, and timeless elegance.
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