Nicole Kidman is an acclaimed Australian-American actress and producer born on June 20, 1967, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She began her acting career in Australia, gaining early recognition with the thriller *Dead Calm* (1989) before transitioning to Hollywood. Kidman’s breakthrough came with Gus Van Sant’s *To Die For* (1995), for which she won a Golden Globe, establishing her as a versatile actress capable of handling diverse genres including drama, thriller, comedy, and romance[1][5]. Her career reached new heights in the early 2000s with critically acclaimed performances in *Moulin Rouge!* (2001), where she portrayed a Parisian courtesan, earning a Golden Globe nomination, and *The Hours* (2002), where she won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Virginia Woolf. Kidman also starred in high-profile films such as *Cold Mountain* (2003), *Dogville* (2003), *The Others* (2001), and *Australia* (2008), showcasing her range across independent and mainstream cinema[2][4]. Nicole Kidman has received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, six Golden Globes, two Primetime Emmys, a BAFTA, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. She was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia, reflecting her contributions to the arts and philanthropy[1]. In recent years, Kidman has gained acclaim for her television work, notably in the HBO series *Big Little Lies* (2017), for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award. She is also active as a producer through her company Blossom Films and remains a prominent figure in the entertainment industry[1]. Kidman continues to be relevant both on screen and off, balancing her career with humanitarian work, including serving as a Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women[1].