Nicole Kidman
Biography
Nicole was born in Hawaii, US to Antony and Janelle Kidman on June 20 1967, then later moved to Australia. Nicole began ballet lessons at a young age and was soon very involved in theatre. She eventually dropped out of high school to pursue an acting career, and landed her first leading role at 16 in Bush Christmas. She married actor Tom Cruise and adopted two children after co-starring with him in Days of Thunder (1990). The couple later separated and Nicole went on to star in Cold Mountain, The Stepford Wives, and Bewitched among others. She is currently married to country star Kieth Urban, while her own career is thriving.
Selected filmography
- (2008) Australia - Lady Sarah Ashley
- (2007) His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass - Marisa Coulter
- (2007) The Invasion - Carol
- (2006) Happy Feet - Norma Jean (Voice)
- (2003) Cold Mountain - Ada Monroe
- (2002) The Hours - Virginia Woolf
- (2001) The Others - Grace Stewart
- (2001) Moulin Rouge - Satine
- (1995) Batman Forever - Dr. Chase Meridian
- (1992) Far and Away - Shannon Christie