theOscarSite facts:
Birth Name:
  • Nicole Mary Kidman
Birth Date:
  • 20 June 1967
Birthplace:
  • Honolulu, Hawaii
Nickname:
  • Nic
Quote:
  • "Now I can wear heels." [August, 2001 - commenting on her break-up with Tom Cruise]
Education:
  • St. Martin's Youth Theater, Melbourne, Australia
  • Australian Theater for Young People, Sydney, Australia
  • Philip Street Theater, Australia (majored in voice, production and theater history)
Factoids:
  • Reportedly a descendant of a famous Australian clan headed by the late cattle baron Sir Sydney Kidman, who had vast land and livestock holdings in Australia.
  • First Australian actress to win the Best Actress Academy Award®
Significant Other(s):
  • Husband: Keith Urban, singer; married 2006
  • Husband: Tom Cruise, actor; married December, 1990, in Telluride, CO; divorced 2001
Family:
  • Father: Anthony Kidman, biochemist, clinical psychologist, author; involved with labor movement and progressive causes; Australian
  • Mother: Janelle Kidman, nurse, educator; edits her husband's books; involved in feminist causes; Australian
  • Sister: Antonia; younger
  • Daughter: Isabella Jane Kidman Cruise; born January 1993; adopted the same month/year with husband Tom Cruise
  • Son: Connor Anthony Cruise; born February 1995; adopted
Feature Film
Credits:
  • Nine (2009)
    Need (2009)
    Australia (2008)
    The Golden Compass (2007)
    Margot at the Wedding (2007)
    The Invasion (2007)
    Happy Feet (2006, voice)
    Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus (2006)
    Bewitched (2005)
    The Interpreter (2005)
    Birth (2004)
    Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2004)
    Alexander the Great (2004)
    The Stepford Wives (2004)
    The Human Stain (2003)
    Cold Mountain (2003)
    Dogs & Deer (2003)
    Dogville (2003)
    The Hours (2002)
    Panic Room (2002)
    Moulin Rouge (2001)
    The Others (2001)
  • Birthday Girl (2000)
    Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
    Practical Magic (1998)
    The Peacemaker (1997)
    The Portrait of a Lady (1996)
    Batman Forever (1995)
    To Die For (1995)
    Malice (1993)
    My Life (1993)
    Far and Away (1992)
    Billy Bathgate (1991)
    Emerald City (1991)
    Days of Thunder (1990)
    Flirting (1990)
    Dead Calm (1988)
    Nightmaster (1987)
    An Australian in Rome (1987)
    The Archer's Adventure (1986)
    Windrider (1986)
    Archer (1986)
    BMX Bandits (1983)
    Prince and The Great Race (1983)
Academy Awards®:
  •  Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role 2001: MOULIN ROUGE!
  •  Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role 2002: THE HOURS

  • 2 nominations, 1 Award