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Nicole Kidman

Actor and producer

Born 1967

Nicole Kidman is an Australian actor born in Honolulu and raised in Sydney. Her career moves between intimate drama, large studio films and television. She sought out theatre classes as a child, describing acting as a calling she pursued herself rather than a path chosen by her parents. Dead Calm brought international attention, and Days of Thunder introduced her to Hollywood audiences. To Die For showed a sharply comic side of her screen presence. The Portrait of a Lady, Eyes Wide Shut and The Others placed her in very different dramatic worlds, while Moulin Rouge! gave her the musical role of Satine. Her portrayal of Virginia Woolf in The Hours earned the Academy Award for leading actress in 2003. She also returned to the stage in The Blue Room and Photograph 51, earning London theatre recognition for both productions. Production became another part of her work through Blossom Films, the company she co-founded with Per Saari. Big Little Lies brought Emmy recognition for her performance and for her work as an executive producer on the limited series. Subsequent projects include The Undoing, Expats and The Perfect Couple, reflecting her continued involvement in television as both performer and producer. In a recent interview, she discussed returning to Practical Magic with Sandra Bullock and the place of reading and poetry in her life. Her current screen work also includes Scarpetta, in which she plays forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta. Alongside her screen work, she has served as a goodwill ambassador for UN Women, connecting her public platform with work on women’s rights and equality. She also joined Margo’s Got Money Troubles as a performer and executive producer.

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Connected people

ConnectionPer SaariBlossom Films co-founder.

ConnectionSandra BullockPractical Magic collaborator.

ConnectionJane CampionDirector and longtime creative friend.

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Returning to Practical Magic

Kidman discussed reuniting with Sandra Bullock and the books and poetry occupying her attention.

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Playing Dr. Kay Scarpetta
Prime Video announced its forensic drama starring Kidman, with a March launch.
5 Mar 2026Dated interview or announcement
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A conversation about skincare
Her ambassador interview described oils, moisture and sun protection, with its brand context made explicit.
25 Jul 2025Dated interview or announcement
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A historical morning routine
Kidman described running, coffee and winding down in an interview connected to her SeraLabs partnership.
23 Dec 2020Dated interview or announcement
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Music and animals in a personal Q&A
The interview discussed her first album purchase and animal companions, alongside her screen work.
4 Jan 2018Dated interview or announcement
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Returning to the London stage
She discussed Photograph 51 with Lee Daniels and recalled her early attraction to acting.
29 Sept 2015Dated interview or announcement
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Selected Credits

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Year	Title	Role
2026	ScarpettaTelevision	Dr. Kay Scarpetta
2026	Margo’s Got Money TroublesTelevision	Linda “Lace” Sawkins
2026	Practical Magic 2FilmIMDb	—
2026	Margo’s Got Money TroublesTelevision	Executive producer
2026	Practical Magic 2Film	Producer

Timeline

1967—2026

1967Born in Honolulu.
1983Appeared in Bush Christmas and BMX Bandits.
1989Dead Calm brought international attention.
1990Appeared in Days of Thunder.
1995Played Suzanne Stone in To Die For.
1998Performed in The Blue Room in London.
1999Appeared in Eyes Wide Shut.
2001Played Satine in Moulin Rouge!.
2003Won the leading-actress Oscar for The Hours.
2010Blossom Films produced Rabbit Hole.
2015Played Rosalind Franklin in Photograph 51.
2017Big Little Lies earned acting and producing Emmys.
2024Received AFI’s Life Achievement Award.
2025Appeared in Holland.
2026Played Dr. Kay Scarpetta.
2026Returned in Practical Magic 2.

Returning to Practical Magic

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Playing Dr. Kay Scarpetta

A conversation about skincare

A historical morning routine

Music and animals in a personal Q&A

Returning to the London stage