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Nicole Mary Kidman AC born June 20, 1967, is an Academy Award-winning
Australian actress.
In addition to her Academy Award, Kidman is a three-time Golden Globe winner for
Best Actress.
In 2006, she became the highest paid actress in the film industry. That same
year, Kidman was made a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC), Australia's
highest civilian honour.
After making various appearances in film and television, Kidman received her
breakthrough role in the thriller Dead Calm.
Since then, Kidman's acting career has developed greatly. Her performances in
several films, such as To Die For, Moulin Rouge!, and The Hours, have won her not
only critical acclaim but also many film awards.
In 2003, Kidman received her Star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California,
certifying her as one of the most successful actresses of her time.
Kidman is also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, a singer and a successful recording
artist.
She is also well-known for her former marriage to Tom Cruise, as well as her
current marriage to singer Keith Urban.
Because she was born to Australian parents in Honolulu, Hawaii, Kidman has dual
citizenship of Australia and the United States.
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