Female Celebrities - Nicole Kidman Appreciation #1

M.I.S.S.Y · 03-25-2007, 06:21 PM

Welcome to the Nicole Kidman Appreciation Thread!

Filmography:

In Progress:

# Headhunters (2008) (announced)
# Need (2008) (pre-production)
# Australia (2008) (pre-production) .... Lady Sarah Ashley
# His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass (2007) (post-production) .... Marisa Coulter
... aka His Dark Materials: Northern Lights (UK)
# The Invasion (2007) (post-production) .... Carol
# Margot at the Wedding (2007) (completed) .... Margot

Completed:

1. Happy Feet (2006) (voice) .... Norma Jean
2. Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus (2006) .... Diane Arbus
3. Bewitched (2005) .... Isabel Bigelow/Samantha
4. The Interpreter (2005) .... Silvia Broome
... aka Interprète, L' (France)
5. Birth (2004) .... Anna
6. The Stepford Wives (2004) .... Joanna Eberhart
7. Cold Mountain (2003) .... Ada Monroe
8. The Human Stain (2003) .... Faunia Farley
... aka Couleur du mensonge, La (France)
... aka Menschliche Makel, Der (Germany)
9. Dogville (2003) .... Grace Margaret Mulligan
... aka Dogville (France)
... aka U - Der Film 'Dogville' erzählt in neun Kapiteln und einem Prolog. (Germany)
10. The Hours (2002) .... Virginia Woolf
11. Panic Room (2002) (voice) (uncredited) .... Stephen's Girlfriend on the Phone
12. Birthday Girl (2001) .... Sophia, alias Nadia
13. The Others (2001) .... Grace Stewart
... aka Autres, Les (France)
... aka Otros, Los (Spain)
14. Moulin Rouge! (2001) .... Satine
15. Eyes Wide Shut (1999) .... Alice Harford
... aka EWS (USA: promotional abbreviation)
16. Practical Magic (1998) .... Gillian Owens
17. The Peacemaker (1997) .... Dr. Julia Kelly
18. The Leading Man (1996) .... Academy Awards Presenter
19. The Portrait of a Lady (1996) .... Isabel Archer
20. Batman Forever (1995) .... Dr. Chase Meridian
21. To Die For (1995) .... Suzanne Stone Maretto
22. My Life (1993/I) .... Gail Jones
23. Malice (1993) .... Tracy Kennsinger
24. Far and Away (1992) .... Shannon Christie
25. Billy Bathgate (1991) .... Drew Preston
26. Flirting (1991) .... Nicola
27. Days of Thunder (1990) .... Dr. Claire Lewicki
28. "Bangkok Hilton" (1989) (mini) TV Series .... Katrina Stanton
29. Dead Calm (1989) .... Rae Ingram
... aka Dead Calm: A Voyage Into Fear (USA: poster title)
30. Emerald City (1988) .... Helen, Mike McCord's Girlfriend
31. The Year My Voice Broke (1987) .... Nicola
32. "Vietnam" (1987) (mini) TV Series .... Megan Goddard
33. Room to Move (1987) (TV) .... Carol Trig
... aka Winners: Room to Move (Australia: syndication title)
34. Australiana a Roma, Un' (1987) (TV) .... Jill
35. Watch the Shadows Dance (1987) .... Amy Gabriel
... aka Nightmaster (USA)
36. The Bit Part (1987) .... Mary McAllister
37. Windrider (1986) .... Jade
38. Archer (1985) (TV) .... Catherine
... aka Archer's Adventure
39. Wills & Burke (1985) .... Julia Matthews
40. "Five Mile Creek" .... Annie (12 episodes, 1985)
- America (1985) TV Episode .... Annie
- One Fine Day (1985) TV Episode .... Annie
- A Lot of Hot Air (1985) TV Episode .... Annie
- A Death in the Family (1985) TV Episode .... Annie
- The Great Coach Race (1985) TV Episode .... Annie
(7 more)
41. "Winners" (1985) TV Series .... Carol Trig (episode 1: Room to Move)
42. "A Country Practice" .... Simone Jenkins (2 episodes, 1984)
- Repairing the Damage: Part 2 (1984) TV Episode .... Simone Jenkins
- Reparing the Damage: Part 1 (1984) TV Episode .... Simone Jenkins
43. Matthew and Son (1984) (TV) .... Bridget Elliot
44. Bush Christmas (1983) .... Helen
... aka Prince and the Great Race
45. BMX Bandits (1983) .... Judy
... aka Short Wave (USA: video title (bootleg title))
46. Chase Through the Night (1983) (TV) .... Petra
47. Skin Deep (1983) (TV) .... Sheena Henderson

Biography:

Elegant redhead Nicole Kidman, known as one of Hollywood's top Australian imports, was actually born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Anthony (a biochemist and clinical psychologist) and Janelle (a nursing instructor) Kidman. The family moved almost immediately to Washington, D.C., where Nicole's father pursued his research on breast cancer, then, three years later, made the pilgrimage to her parents' native Sydney. Young Nicole's first love was ballet, but she eventually took up mime and drama as well (her first stage role was a bleating sheep in an elementary school Christmas pageant). In her adolescent years, acting edged out the other arts and became a kind of refuge - as her classmates sought out fun in the sun, the fair-skinned Kidman retreated to dark rehearsal halls to practice her craft. She worked regularly at the Philip Street Theater, where she once received a personal letter of praise and encouragement from audience member Jane Campion (then a film student). Kidman eventually dropped out of high school to pursue acting full-time. She broke into movies at age 16, landing a role in the Australian holiday favorite Bush Christmas (1983). That appearance touched off a flurry of film and TV offers, including a lead in BMX Bandits (1983) and a turn as a schoolgirl-turned-protester in the miniseries "Vietnam" (1987) (mini) (for which she won her first Australian Film Institute Award). With the help of an American agent, she eventually made her US debut opposite Sam Neill in the at-sea thriller Dead Calm (1989).

Kidman's next casting coup scored her more than exposure. While starring as Tom Cruise's doctor/love interest in the racetrack romance Days of Thunder (1990), she won over the Hollywood hunk hook, line, and sinker. After a whirlwind courtship (and decent box office returns), the couple wed on December 24, 1990. Determined not to let her new marital status overshadow her fledgling career, the actress pressed on. She appeared as a catty high school senior in the Australian film Flirting (1991), then as Dustin Hoffman's moll in the gangster flick Billy Bathgate (1991). She reunited with Cruise for Far and Away (1992), the story of young Irish lovers who flee to America in the late 1800s, and starred opposite Michael Keaton in the tear-tugger My Life (1993/I). Despite her steady employment, critics and moviegoers still hadn't quite warmed to Kidman as a leading lady. She tried to spice up her image by seducing Val Kilmer in Batman Forever (1995), but achieved her real breakthrough with Gus Van Sant's To Die For (1995). As a fame-crazed housewife determined to eliminate any obstacle in her path, Kidman proved that she had an impressive range and deadly comic timing. She took home a Golden Globe and several critics' awards for the performance. In 1996, Kidman stepped into a corset to work with her countrywoman and onetime admirer, Jane Campion, on the adaptation of Henry James's The Portrait of a Lady (1996). A few months later, she tore across the screen as a nuclear weapons expert in The Peacemaker (1997), adding "action star" to her professional repertoire.

She and Cruise then disappeared into a notoriously long, secretive shoot for Stanley Kubrick's sexual thriller Eyes Wide Shut (1999). The couple's on-screen shenanigans prompted an increase in public speculation about their sex life (rumors had long been circulating that their marriage was a cover-up for Cruise's homosexuality); tired of denying tabloid attacks, they successfully sued The Star for a story alleging that they needed a sex therapist to coach them through love scenes. Family life has always been a priority for Kidman. Born to social activists (mom was a feminist, dad a labor advocate), Nicole and her little sister, Antonia, discussed current events around the dinner table and participated in their parents' campaigns by passing out pamphlets on street corners. When her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, 17-year-old Nicole stopped working and took a massage course so that she could provide physical therapy (her mom eventually beat the cancer). She and Cruise adopted two children: Isabella Jane (born in 1993) and Connor Antony (born 1995). Despite their rock-solid image, the couple announced in early 2001 that they were separating due to career conflicts.

Bio from IMDB.com

M.I.S.S.Y · 03-25-2007, 09:28 PM

I made some Nicole art:

Avatars/Icons:

Wallpapers:

**White Noise** · 07-16-2007, 04:34 PM

I can't wait for The Invasion to come out. I saw a preview for it in theaters. It's reminiscent of Invasion of the Body Snatchers, but I'm sure they've changed it or modernized it for present day!

**White Noise** · 01-03-2008, 06:04 PM

I love Nicole. Moulin Rouge is one of my favorite movies.

The Invasion comes to DVD soon. I cannot wait to see it!

**Casandra** · 01-11-2008, 08:31 PM

A big congrats to Nicole on her pregnancy!

**White Noise** · 01-11-2008, 08:43 PM

I think it's fabulous.

I also heard that Katie Holmes called to congratulate her as well, which was surprising.

colorblind · 02-08-2008, 06:27 PM

made Nicole banner

**White Noise** · 02-14-2008, 12:42 PM

That's a gorgeous banner!

The Invasion is now out on DVD. I still haven't seen it though.

**Scarlet's Walk** · 02-14-2008, 01:10 PM

Hi

Huge Nicole fan here ^

Sanja, I already told you but I´ll say it again: I love your banner!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ms_Melika (View Post)

The Invasion is now out on DVD. I still haven't seen it though.

I saw that movie twice in a week, love it

I´m completely in love with Daniel Craig, so Nicole and him were on fire for me there...

Btw, there´s a campaign thread for Nicole Kidman to have her own board. You´re welcome to join if you want

Link is HERE
She´ll be on the polls on march 1st

Eilleen · 02-15-2008, 07:16 AM

Thaaaaaaanks so much for this thread!! I adore Nicole

My favorite Nicole movie is probably "The Interpreter" but I actually do love most of her movies

I'm gonna join the campaign as well, thanks for the link!!

colorblind · 02-15-2008, 07:10 PM

Caro, thanks for posting the link

i'm a bad fan, i forgot to do it

as for my favorite Nicole movie, it's without a doubt Moulin Rouge, i think i watched it for at least 20 times by now..i can't get enough of it

movie i'm looking forward the most is Need, i think it's gonna be a great performance by Nicole, as everything else of course..

**Scarlet's Walk** · 02-25-2008, 05:08 PM

Rescuing this thread from third page

Quote:

Caro, thanks for posting the link i'm a bad fan, i forgot to do it

as for my favorite Nicole movie, it's without a doubt Moulin Rouge, i think i watched it for at least 20 times by now..i can't get enough of it
movie i'm looking forward the most is Need, i think it's gonna be a great performance by Nicole, as everything else of course..

YW, Sanja, and don´t worry, you´re a great fan

I know you know it

I´m also looking forward for Need, but mostly, for Australia, she´ll be co-starring with Hugh Jackman!

I can´t wait

And if I had to choose one fave Nicole movie, I wouldn´t know! lol Maybe between Moulin Rouge, The Hours and Dogville...she´s amazing on the 3 of them!

And noww...look how incredible beautiful Nicole looked last night at the Oscar´s!

My heart melts with this pic!!

There´s more pics HERE

**Periwinkles** · 02-26-2008, 05:46 PM

She looks gorgeous. Thanks for the pictures.

Eilleen · 02-27-2008, 08:32 AM

They're one of the cutest couples ever

Thanks for this pic

Big Head want Dolly · 02-28-2008, 04:02 PM

Aww

I could stare at the Oscar pics forever

They are soo adorable

And how awesome is Nics publicist:
Nicole Kidman's Publicist Calls Columnist An Idiot