Nicole Kidman Biography
Nicole Mary Kidman was born on June 20, 1967, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Australian parents and raised in Sydney. She rose to Hollywood prominence alongside then-husband Tom Cruise before achieving critical acclaim on her own terms with Moulin Rouge! (2001) and The Hours (2002), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. A prolific television producer and star, her HBO series Big Little Lies redefined prestige TV drama.
Personal Life
Who are Nicole Kidman's parents?
Anthony Kidman, Janelle Ann Glenny
Did Nicole Kidman have siblings?
Yes — Antonia Kidman.
Was Nicole Kidman married?
| Name | Married | Divorced |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Cruise | – | – |
| Keith Urban | – | – |
Did Nicole Kidman have children?
Nicole Kidman had 4 children: Isabella Jane Cruise (adopted, born 1992), Connor Anthony Cruise (adopted, born 1995), Sunday Rose Kidman Urban (born 2008), Faith Margaret Kidman Urban (born 2010).
What religion was Nicole Kidman?
Nicole Kidman was Catholic.
What was Nicole Kidman's ethnicity?
Nicole Kidman was of Irish, Scottish heritage.
Career Highlights
Movies
- Dead Calm (1989)
- Days of Thunder (1990)
- Far and Away (1992)
- Batman Forever (1995)
- Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
- Moulin Rouge! (2001)
- The Hours (2002)
- Cold Mountain (2003)
- The Others (2001)
- Australia (2008)
- Rabbit Hole (2010)
- The Paperboy (2012)
- Grace of Monaco (2014)
- Lion (2016)
- The Beguiled (2017)
- Destroyer (2018)
- Bombshell (2019)
- The Northman (2022)
- Babygirl (2024)
TV Shows
- Big Little Lies (2017–2019)
- The Undoing (2020)
- Nine Perfect Strangers (2021)
- Expats (2024)
Awards
- Academy Award — Best Actress, The Hours (2003)
- Academy Award nomination — Best Actress, Moulin Rouge! (2002)
- Academy Award nomination — Best Actress, Rabbit Hole (2011)
- Academy Award nomination — Best Supporting Actress, Lion (2017)
- Golden Globe — Best Actress Drama, Big Little Lies (2018)
- Emmy Award nomination — Big Little Lies (2017)
- BAFTA Award — Best Actress, The Hours (2003)
Facts About Nicole Kidman
- Born in Honolulu because her Australian parents were there on a visa at the time — she holds both Australian and American citizenship
- At 5'11", she is one of the tallest A-list actresses in Hollywood history
- Her marriage to Tom Cruise made her one of the most photographed women in the world for over a decade
- Suffered a miscarriage during her marriage to Tom Cruise and had an ectopic pregnancy
- Became the first Australian to win the Academy Award for Best Actress
Nicole Kidman Quotes
"You can be in a relationship for two years and feel nothing; you can be in a relationship for two months and feel everything. Time is not a measure of quality."
"I believe in love at first sight. You want that connection, and then you want some problems."
Legacy
Nicole Kidman is one of the most decorated actresses in the world — a rare talent who has successfully navigated blockbusters, prestige dramas, and TV with equal conviction for over four decades.
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Last verified: 2026-06-15