Actress Nicole Kidman, detailed biography and photos from life

Nicole Kidman considers Australia to be her homeland and Sydney her hometown. But she was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. This happened on June 20, 1967. Her parents were hereditary Australians with Irish and Scottish roots. Nicole's father, Anthony Kidman, is a biochemist and psychologist who was engaged in scientific research in the field of medicine. His research was related to the treatment of breast cancer. Nicole's mother, Janelle Kidman, was a nurse. But soon the family returned to their homeland, Australia, with two babies - Nicole and Antonia. They settled in the prestigious Sydney suburb of Longueville. Kidman's parents were aspiring and politically active people. At home, at the family table, they often discussed political issues, taught girls to think independently and act decisively and in accordance with their convictions. The family can be called happy - parents who love each other and their children.

Nicole Kidman's childhood

Nicole began to study dance from the age of three, and from ten she attended drama lessons. At thirteen years old, at the time when the girl becomes a girl, she was often upset at her high growth (175cm, now Nicole Kidman is 180cm) and was unhappy with her naughty curls, which she tried to straighten.

Nicole Kidman, like all redheads, had white skin and could not stand tanning at all, so she did not have to have fun on the beach with her friends. She spent this time in the theater, where she took part in dramatic productions. One of the students of the directing department was delighted with Nicole's acting and invited her to star in a short film, which was her thesis. The student turned out to be Jane Campion, the future director of The Piano. But Nicole refused because of the upcoming exams at school.

From the age of fourteen, they began to offer her to appear in films. And since these films were on television in Australia, and her photographs began to be printed in local magazines, Nicole Kidman began to be recognized on the street. She continued her studies at the Australian Theater. At seventeen, Nicole decides to become a professional actress. The whole family, especially my mother, supported her. But acting classes had to be temporarily stopped. Her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Nicole began to attend massage courses and did her best to help her mother. Timely medical care and love of loved ones had a beneficial effect on the outcome of the disease - the disease receded.

After that, she returned to the stage again. Nicole was offered a role in which real success came to her. The film was titled Vietnam, in which Nicole played a young woman who opposed the participation of Australian troops in the Vietnam War. The script was written by Terry Hayes. He was so impressed with Nicole's performance that he did not even consider another actress in the new film Deadly Calm. Everything would be fine, but Nicole at that time was twenty years old, and according to the script of the main character, more than thirty. Then the script was rewritten and the heroine was made a little younger. But still, Nicole was so young, and she looked, as the lead actor Sam Neal recalls, even younger.

Then Nicole tried to change her demeanor and speech, that is, she managed to transform in such a way that she was perceived as older than her age. Deadly Calm was filmed in Australia. But when he was seen in America, offers for new roles fell from Hollywood. She was in no hurry to agree. However, Nicole decided to agree to Tom Cruise's invitation.Tom Cruise, having watched the film "Deadly Calm", decided that in the film "Days of Thunder", where he plays the main role, he needs this white-skinned and red-haired Australian woman. Nicole goes to America.

When she met Tom, she was sure that she would not be taken on the set of the film - a slender, tall girl towered over Tom, and in the film she should be in the role of Tom's beloved. It turned out that Nicole was not only taken on this role, but she also became Tom's beloved in reality. Tom was fascinated by Nicole, even seeing in the movie "Deadly Calm", and when they met, the effect of the charm intensified. And Nicole recalled that when she saw Tom, she "gasped." Events between them developed rapidly, although at that time Tom was married. But marriage to actress Mimi Rogers was already bursting at the seams. He soon became a free man. And Nicole and Tom began to meet, not hiding from anyone. A beautiful couple, beautiful love, which, it would seem, will never end. Nicole was in love and happy. Everything was like in a fairy tale. Cruz spent nearly $ 5 million buying a home near Los Angeles in the most prestigious area of ​​Pacific Palicades. The fact that for him the relationship with Nicole was serious, said a lot.

Tom Cruise tried to turn the house of the 40s into a palace in which his fairy would live. In addition, their joint trip to Sydney, to their Australian relatives, also spoke of serious intentions. In December 1990, they got married. During this year of dating, neither Tom nor Nicole forgot about their careers. She played in the gangster movie Billy Bathgate and then in the movie Far, Away. In the latter, they played together. The role of lovers was not at all difficult for them to play. Many people remember that the couple in love constantly kissed on the set. But the film was greeted rather coolly by critics, and by the audience, in other words, it flopped at the box office. Then they decided that they needed to act separately. Soon Tom starred, and very successfully, in the films "The Firm", "A Few Good Guys."

Nicole Kidman found it more difficult. She decided to pay attention to the family. Both wanted children, but somehow it did not work out - at first there was a miscarriage, then it was not possible to get pregnant at all. Then they decided to have adopted children. Baby Isabella Jane, and then Connor Anthony, they took right from the hospital. Nicole was happy. Tom was successfully filmed, and Nicole's roles were, as it were, passing ones. Once she managed to persuade the director to take her for the role of a dangerous psychopath in the film "To Die in the Name". For this role, she received a Golden Globe award.

Then, filming continued in the films "Portrait of a Lady", "Batman Forever", etc. In 1998, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman decided to film together again. It was Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut. Kubrick re-shot each scene many times, up to seventy takes. The shooting, which was supposed to take three months, took place in London, and dragged on for a year. Everyone was extremely tense. Finally, Tom had a nervous breakdown after Kubrick, alone with Nicole, seemed to Tom to discuss and consult her for too long about the erotic scene. Kubrick had this way of advising each actor separately. Finally, filming is over. Everyone was exhausted. And suddenly, a few days later, Kubrick died.

There were conflicting statements about the film - some said that the film was brilliant, others considered it a complete failure. It was rumored that Tom and Nicole had a breakup, although they denied it. While in London, Nicole played in the play "The Blue Room", where she was seen not only as a wonderful performer, but also as a charming woman. After this performance, they began to call her "theatrical Viagra", she was so dazzling. Director Baz Luhrmann, seeing Nicole in the play, was delighted with her. He was just about to shoot the film "Moulin Rouge", and decided to invite Nicole to act. The offer was tempting, and Nicole agreed.

Nicole Kidman's career was taking off. In 2000, the star couple celebrated the tenth anniversary of their marriage.During this celebration, one of the journalists asked Nicole what would happen to her if their marriage broke up. To which Nicole replied that then she would be completely crushed. Exactly one month later, everyone saw that Tom and Nicole showed up for the Golden Globe Awards separately. Soon Tom Cruise demanded a divorce from Nicole. Nobody found out about the real reason. The reason for the divorce was set as "irreconcilable contradictions."

An unusually beautiful couple of stars broke up. Nicole was very upset about the divorce, and Tom Cruise soon began dating Penelope Cruz. When journalists asked Nicole about the reason for the divorce, she always replied that she did not want to discuss this topic. Only a few months later, Nicole found the strength to joke: "Finally, I can wear heels again." However, for her, divorce from Tom was a tragedy. But despite this, Nicole made the wisest decision in this situation - she plunged headlong into work. She starred in the movie "The Watch". Her role in this film earned her an Oscar.

As Nicole later recalled that at this time she felt both happiness and sad loneliness. Her love for Tom was so strong that after him it was difficult for her to find such feelings - there is only one great love.

Nicole Kidman is a strong and determined woman. Together with work on the set, she devoted herself to charity and social activities. She was a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, the face of the UN Women's Fund, and took part in the work of the breast cancer fund.

In 2005, Los Angeles hosted Australian Culture Days. And here Nicole met the famous country singer. Keith Urban, also of Australian descent, confessed to her that he had once been treated for alcohol and cocaine addiction. But this did not scare Nicole, in 2006, on the streets of Sydney, thousands of spectators greeted a young couple who had tied the knot, and millions of TV viewers watched the wedding celebration on TV. The bride was wearing a luxurious dress from Balenciaga, her children, Isabella and Connor, were her friend and best man.

Keith Urban sang a ballad of his own composition dedicated to their love. But soon Keith broke loose and started drinking again. However, he was determined to save his family life and went to the clinic. Nicole supported him and visited him. After a few months, Keith returned to the family. They were happy again. But for complete happiness, they lacked cheerful children's laughter - Isabella and Connor lived in Los Angeles and rarely came to the large village house of Urbana near Nashville. In 2008, while filming Baz Luhrmann's Australia, Nicole learned that she was pregnant. She was happy, despite the fact that the shooting took place in difficult conditions - it was almost + 38 ° C, and Nicole had severe toxicosis.

She constantly told herself that she simply had to complete this film so as not to let anyone down. In 2008, Sunday Rose (translated as "Sunday rose") was born in Nashville, and two years later, another was born - Faith Margaret. Now, in a village house near Nashville, cheerful children's voices are heard.

Nicole Kidman is a happy mother and wife, but she does not forget about her career - she is still acting and is one of the highest paid actresses in Hollywood. But, despite this, he can agree to roles in a low-budget project with a small fee. For her, the main thing in her career is if only the role was interesting.