Nicole Kidman has been honored with the 49th American Film Institute Life Achievement Award, marking her as the first Australian to receive this prestigious accolade. The award ceremony, held in Los Angeles, was attended by numerous celebrities including Keith Urban, Reese Witherspoon, Morgan Freeman, and Naomi Watts. Kidman's career, spanning over four decades, was celebrated at the event, which also featured her daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, making a rare public appearance. Morgan Freeman humorously parodied Kidman's AMC theater ad during the ceremony, adding a light-hearted touch to the tribute. Kidman, dressed in a gold Balenciaga gown, delivered an acceptance speech highlighting her love for movies and unconventional roles.
Saturday’s AFI Life Achievement Award Gala marked the first ever public Kidman-Urban family outing, with the couple’s two teenage daughters making their red carpet debut. https://t.co/hgCF2A4dDd
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Nicole Kidman was honored with the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award on Saturday night, as an A-list group of her friends and collaborators looked back on her long Hollywood career. https://t.co/Eb4BBd7vnf
Christian Wilkins poses with Nicole Kidman in LA as actress becomes first Australian to win an American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Award https://t.co/GGW5JVwIX9 https://t.co/HP6bFt2rt5
Nicole Kidman Wears a Gold Sequin Gown to Accept the AFI Life Achievement Award https://t.co/reSK24niCq
Nicole Kidman And Keith Urban's Children Made Their Red Carpet Debut, And It Was A Family Affair https://t.co/tFDkURkvn4
Nicole Kidman, the 49th recipient of the prestigious AFI Life Achievement Award, made her acceptance speech on the Dolby Theatre stage yesterday about the filmmakers who’ve shaped her career — and her love for movies and storytelling: https://t.co/09X4uW4Gyj https://t.co/5CuT9ee7le
Nicole Kidman's Big Night As She Receives 49th AFI Life Achievement Award https://t.co/j8EFgKGxkQ
Morgan Freeman Honors Nicole Kidman by Spoofing Her AMC 'Heartbreak Feels Good in a Place Like This' Ads | Video: https://t.co/mU8sR8UwHh
On the red carpet, Kidman and Urban posed with their two teenage daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret. https://t.co/Tqdey7pyFs
Keith Urban Recalls Being 'Nervous' to Call Nicole Kidman After They First Met: She's 'a Real-Life Princess' https://t.co/J051JWG1l8
Nicole Kidman Wears Gold Balenciaga Gown to Receive AFI Lifetime Achievement Award https://t.co/jlFXZ6gIda
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban step out with daughters Sunday and Faith on AFI gala carpet https://t.co/ufiKYNHxZE
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's Daughters Sunday and Faith Make Their Red Carpet Debut https://t.co/sLJe4cVJYr
Nicole Kidman was awarded the AFI Life Achievement Award this weekend, with her famous friends and collaborators lining up to honor her — including Morgan Freeman, who did so by recreating her iconic AMC ad. https://t.co/pZbwlu0YCI
Meryl Streep reveals Nicole Kidman's 'Big Little Lies' skinny-dipping routine — and all the other best moments from her AFI Life Achievement Award gala. https://t.co/N4lil2oE8v
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's daughters Sunday, 15, and Faith, 13, make stunning red carpet debut alongside their parents as AFI honors mom with Life Achievement Award See more 👉 https://t.co/aCtdo3g2fP https://t.co/atrw0skfn4
Nicole Kidman Praises Filmmakers Like Jane Campion and Gus Van Sant at Her AFI Tribute https://t.co/qHsGawv8rw
Morgan Freeman stars in a parody of Nicole Kidman’s AMC ad. https://t.co/uF8ULntia9
Nicole Kidman's Daughters Make Their Red Carpet Debut at AFI Lifetime Achievement Award https://t.co/3vhpr5gBXg
Nicole Kidman’s 28 Best Film and TV Performances, Ranked https://t.co/Kt0f5OGKRS
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s teenage daughters stun in rare red carpet appearance https://t.co/yn5NwIE3jL https://t.co/oFJwE7r0px
Nicole Kidman, who ’makes movies better,’ gets AFI Life Achievement Award https://t.co/HL99CeoUQH https://t.co/PP9Ybl2B4d
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s teen daughters make their red carpet debut with parents. https://t.co/bNr18KvXQv
Nicole Kidman’s AFI Life Achievement Award Ceremony Highlighted by Keith Urban’s Story of Recovery and Meryl Streep’s Witty Adoration https://t.co/HtM2o5oASU
Nicole Kidman, who ‘makes movies better,’ gets AFI Life Achievement Award https://t.co/HSd34lUPqH
Nicole Kidman on Having 'Incredibly Loving' Daughters Support Her at AFI Awards: 'It's Beautiful' (Exclusive) https://t.co/gJiLrfc8Co
Morgan Freeman spoke the words, but pretty much everyone who took the stage at the presentation of the AFI Life Achievement Award agreed: " Nicole Kidman. She makes movies better." https://t.co/XFpuS2cT2N
Nicole Kidman has been honoured with an American Film Institute (AFI) life achievement award in Los Angeles https://t.co/cZADuheewu
Nicole Kidman received a life achievement award from the American Film Institute on Saturday. We spoke with five directors who have worked with the actress, and discussed what makes her an irreplaceable, shape-shifting talent. https://t.co/TZRLkI7bPI
Morgan Freeman Spoofs Viral Nicole Kidman AMC Ad at AFI Award Gala | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/IGXk2uJwcv
Nicole Kidman given life achievement award by American Film Institute https://t.co/dfZ0CIxCCK
Nicole Kidman received the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award at a star-studded gala Saturday, becoming the first-ever Australian to earn the honor https://t.co/sCuTaIXCnH
Morgan Freeman spoke the words, but pretty much everyone who took the stage at the presentation of the AFI Life Achievement Award agreed: “Nicole Kidman. She makes movies better.” https://t.co/jWUO5vdAym
Nicole Kidman stuns in new photo. https://t.co/DGpc8M1lK5
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's daughters made a rare red carpet appearance on Saturday, April 27, in celebration of their mom's illustrious career. https://t.co/xi4qDVQhLl
Nicole Kidman, who 'makes movies better,' gets AFI Life Achievement Award https://t.co/Vw9gf6GAIO
Nicole Kidman shares rare red carpet moment with daughters https://t.co/DY4XTtwfIQ
‘Generous,’ ‘Elegant,’ ‘The Heart of a Lioness’: Nicole Kidman Showered with Compliments at AFI Life Achievement Award Ceremony https://t.co/HtM2o5oASU
See All the Stars Who Stepped Out to Honor Nicole Kidman at Her AFI Life Achievement Award Gala https://t.co/Njydd6mmlL
Nicole Kidman honoured with AFI Life Achievement Award https://t.co/dTKQk0JOFu
Morgan Freeman spoke the words, but pretty much everyone who took the stage at the presentation of the AFI Life Achievement Award agreed: “ Nicole Kidman. She makes movies better.” https://t.co/H5BLn966XS
“It is a privilege to make films. And glorious to have made films and television with these storytellers who allowed me to run wild and be free and play all of these unconventional women," Nicole Kidman said as she accepted the AFI Life Achievement Award. https://t.co/dcrMXqxEcK https://t.co/YR4gIK0iGv
Nicole Kidman, Who 'Makes Movies Better,' Honored With AFI Life Achievement Award https://t.co/9ulXyiSmpJ
Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and Meryl Streep Have 'Big Little Lies' Reunion at AFI Award Gala https://t.co/gC31P8izyd
Reese Witherspoon Looks Radiant at the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala https://t.co/q8o94Obgs4
Nicole Kidman for the AFI https://t.co/JAEfxQs8ps
Nicole Kidman Channels Classic Hollywood Glamour at the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala https://t.co/S5Lk3pNo6S
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Pose with Teenage Daughters Sunday and Faith at Her AFI Tribute https://t.co/wLuJZStVSm
Nicole Kidman's good friend Naomi Watts pays tribute to the fellow Aussie actress as she's honored at AFI Life Achievement Award gala https://t.co/bZ4h5OlrKf
Nicole Kidman has made history tonight by becoming the first Australian to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Film Institute. Her four decade career was celebrated at a glitzy gala that shut down Hollywood Boulevard. #9News https://t.co/HXPRTB7ceQ
Nicole Kidman arrives at her AFI Life Achievement Tribute https://t.co/XAa42wQzzo
Nicole Kidman sizzles in gold Balenciaga during impromptu backyard photoshoot as she prepares to receive an AFI award https://t.co/RRFamOG9bm
Nicole Kidman receives historic Hollywood honour https://t.co/o16qsMysIW
Nicole Kidman has been awarded the 49th American Film Institute Life Achievement Award, one of the most prestigious prizes in Hollywood. Kidman is the first Australian actor to receive the honour. https://t.co/v3urHwFMIU
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's daughters Sunday, 15, and Faith, 13, make rare red carpet appearance as their mother receives AFI Life Achievement Award in LA https://t.co/dP8PS8PYSP
Naomi Watts, 55, looks ethereal in a pale blue dress honoring Nicole Kidman at the AFI Life Achievement Award gala https://t.co/7egZn9SYw9
Morgan Freeman Spoofs Nicole Kidman's Viral AMC Spot At AFI Life Achievement Award Gala https://t.co/PEedELyuuY
Reese Witherspoon looks every bit glamourous supporting Big Little Lies co-star Nicole Kidman as she receives AFI Life Achievement Award https://t.co/ty0oJiiUfn
Morgan Freeman pays tribute to Nicole Kidman at #AFILife and sings Moulin Rouge https://t.co/iRtMEVmEev
Morgan Freeman parodies Nicole Kidman’s AMC spot at #AFILife https://t.co/LHnblEh33Y
Morgan Freeman spoofs Nicole Kidman’s AMC ad at her AFI Life Achievement Tribute https://t.co/YERJHzTcCs
Celebrities like Miles Teller, Reese Witherspoon, Keith Urban and Morgan Freeman on the red carpet for The AFI Life Achievement Awards Celebrating Nicole Kidman https://t.co/Nd2tO9IDrA
Ava DuVernay arriving at the #AFILife tribute to Nicole Kidman https://t.co/IfXiDaToZF
Nicole Kidman sparkles in gold Balenciaga with husband Keith Urban as she's honored at AFI Life Achievement Award gala: 'Deeply moved' https://t.co/toStcUXe8U
AFI Life Achievement Award Honors Nicole Kidman Red Carpet Photos: Keith Urban, Reese Witherspoon, Ava DuVernay & More https://t.co/6quT3YFiRD
Reese Witherspoon supports Nicole Kidman at her AFI Life Achievement Tribute https://t.co/zgy8FM1If8
Morgan Freeman walks the carpet at Nicole Kidman’s AFI Life Achievement Tribute https://t.co/C65cD7xHE5
Nicole Kidman couples up with Keith Urban at her AFI Life Achievement Tribute https://t.co/R67w6KJ87q
Nicole Kidman arrives at her AFI Life Achievement Tribute in Los Angeles https://t.co/bjIlYsYAMT
Nicole Kidman’s Career In Photos: From 'Days of Thunder' And 'Eyes Wide Shut' To 'Moulin Rouge!' https://t.co/OZO8G0AG7B
Nicole Kidman will tonight be recognised with a Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute – the first time an Australian has ever received the honour! #9News @apiotrowski9 https://t.co/IepdiQTGsq
AFI Life Achievement Award Honors Nicole Kidman’s Career: From ‘Expats’ to Those AMC Ads https://t.co/aFF969WWuo
Nicole Kidman’s 12 Best Film Performances, From ‘Birth’ to ‘Moulin Rouge’ https://t.co/sA2lAUNGwo
AFI Life Achievement Award Honors Nicole Kidman's Career: From ‘Expats’ to Those AMC Ads? https://t.co/aFF969WWuo
Jimmy Fallon says Keith Urban has been a 'good sport' about Nicole Kidman's past crush on him — and recalls the prank they pulled on her at the Met Gala. https://t.co/f0lInHzGFq
Nicole Kidman explores Austria and more star snaps https://t.co/bV7KwOugdb https://t.co/QswSTvtp5Q
Jimmy Fallon was ‘blindsided’ over Nicole Kidman’s past crush on him: ‘Embarrassing’ https://t.co/CHWE8oG0LZ https://t.co/mUwjMWXZOl
Nicole Kidman: "I’ve Definitely Had an Extreme Life" https://t.co/Y1lbUzEr1x
Reese Witherspoon and Ava Phillippe Have Glam Mother-Daughter Date in Matching Gowns and Dazzling Diamonds https://t.co/o1o6r5eUJx
In honor of Nicole Kidman’s upcoming AFI tribute, IndieWire picks 28 (28! and that hardly scratches the surface!) of her best film and TV roles and ranks them: https://t.co/OvZHHXFnHh https://t.co/0Ckw5aoDMl
Reese Witherspoon and look-alike daughter Ava twin in strapless dresses at Tiffany & Co. event https://t.co/UtCbDFYzXz https://t.co/P1gJQfsyKW
We come to Nicole Kidman movies… for magic. In celebration of the AFI Life Achievement Award she will receive on April 27, we pick her 28 best performances: https://t.co/WZwOtrvSt4 https://t.co/YNttEZMVAg
Nicole Kidman will receive the AFI Life Achievement Award tomorrow, and in celebration, we pick her 28 best performances: https://t.co/lXWvxoUNci https://t.co/RE61oE3f1f
Reese Witherspoon, 48, beams beside mini-me daughter Ava Phillippe, 24, at starry launch of Tiffany & Co. Blue Book collection in Beverly Hills https://t.co/dJTtyo5CFj
20 Questions: On Deadline 🖊️ On this week’s episode, Deadline’s Antonia Blyth chats with Jimmy Fallon. Listen to a clip where Fallon recalls how Nicole Kidman blindsided him on The Tonight Show and the prank that Keith Urban and him did to get her back. Full episode here:… https://t.co/NJHysRnqvX
In advance of her AFI Lifetime Achievement Award, Nicole Kidman spoke with our @GlennWhipp about the making of 2004's BIRTH, a watershed moment for her. (Director Jonathan Glazer calls working with Kidman "like watching a trapeze artist on a high wire.") https://t.co/j13Oup058C
Nicole Kidman revealed to The Times' @GlennWhipp that she shreds her scripts when she's completed a film, even "Eyes Wide Shut." “Well, it feels like baggage,” Kidman says. “It’s all just going to go sit in an attic or down in a basement." https://t.co/ZHAQCB9doc
Nicole Kidman shares throwback of herself acting at age 14 as she prepares to receive AFI Lifetime Achievement Award https://t.co/lBMiKwyIGU
Nicole Kidman on making 'Birth' and why she chooses films that aren't a 'soothing bath' https://t.co/O1QibLXPN6
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s daughter has been spotted in a rare sighting, and she looks just like her famous mother. https://t.co/Ybc4ZXfvZw
Reese Witherspoon recalls the time she brought her daughter Ava on the set of 'Friends.' https://t.co/sXny0GJUL3 https://t.co/OkCo1Zo8P7
Nicole Kidman will receive a life achievement award from the American Film Institute this week. We spoke with five directors who have worked with the actress, and discussed what makes her irreplaceable talent. https://t.co/o455VItUTr
Gus Van Sant is recalling just how committed Nicole Kidman was to the 1995 dark comedy “To Die For." "Nicole was so versed in the scenes that she was like having a second director there." https://t.co/aUOTjs2DeC https://t.co/TWLWvAfMcz
Nicole Kidman is receiving a life achievement award from the American Film Institute this week. Five filmmakers discussed what makes her work so singular. https://t.co/v0F8ECoGah