Nicole Mary Kidman was born on June 20, 1967, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She began her acting career in Australia with roles in television series and films. Kidman’s breakthrough role came in 1989 with her performance in “Dead Calm,” which led to roles in films such as “Moulin Rouge!,” “The Others,” and “The Hours.” Her performance in “The Hours” earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress.