Beauty and Elegance. These two words perfectly sum up actor-extraordinaire Nicole Kidman. With a career that spans over 30 years, Nicole has given the world some of the most memorable performances, where she has had to completely transform both her looks and her personality to play the part, to the point where you'd need to look twice to recognize the world-famous leading lady. Here are some of the most iconic roles played by this award-winning actor.
Stoker (2013) - Evelyn Stoker
A psychological thriller directed by Park Chan Took, has Nicole Kidman essaying the character of India’s widowed grief-stricken mother Evelyn. Kidman brings a certain elegance with hints of despair and loathing to her character. As fate would have it Kidman surprises her fans by essaying a character with a dark personality and shatters all norms by portraying a woman who wrecks her daughter’s personal life. The complex storytelling coupled with the artistic beauty of Kidman enthralls the audience throughout.
Big Little Lies - Celeste Wright
Kidman never fails to shock her fans with her versatility and her experimental roles. A role that got won her the Primetime Emmy Award in 2017. With Big Little Lies, she has once again rendered a power packed yet emotional performance. The audience are naturally drawn towards the physically and emotionally wrecked Kidman who is subject to physical abuse by her husband. Kidman takes the audience on a riveting ride of a deceptive facade of happiness and sub consciously involves the viewers in her complicated life. Watching Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman in one frame is such a treat! Catch Season 2 of Big Little Lies, streaming exclusively on Hotstar Premium.
Rabbit Hole (2010) - Becca Corbett
Rabbit Hole, directed by John Cameron Mitchell, is about a couple having contrasting reactions to tragically losing their child in an unfortunate accident. Kidman produces a splendid performance involving the viewers in her plight, as she brings a certain coldness and resentment towards her husband, followed by various actions disguised with hints of cruelty, leaving the audience in awe of her.
Moulin Rouge! - Satine
Moulin Rouge! directed by Baz Luhrmann is about a man who unexpectedly falls in love with a prostitute. The stunning beauty, Nicole Kidman, produces a stellar performance captivating the audience. Kidman’s everlasting charm, agony and uncertainty are highlighted to make the viewers feel an imminent danger lingering around her character.
The Hours - Virginia Woolf
‘The Hours’ puts emphasis on the lives of 3 women who are extremely unhappy in their own lives in different eras. Kidman doesn’t fail to impress the viewers with her drastically transformed de-glam avatar of Virgina Woolf. Kidman won many hearts and the Academy Award that year, with her phenomenal portrayal of a woman subject to constant mental illness and depression. From her posture, to her voice to her gestures, Kidman is a beyond phenomenal.
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