'I'm as definite as you can be in this world and in this life': Nicole Kidman, 50, says she has plans to work in Australia much more in the future
She's one of the country's most famous exports.
And Nicole Kidman plans to work in Australia much more in the future, fresh from her record-breaking AACTA Awards wins.
The 50-year-old spoke with The Sunday Telegraph about 'coming back and really giving support' to the local film and television industry.
Homegrown: Nicole Kidman plans to work in Australia much more in the future, fresh from her record-breaking AACTA Awards wins
For the first time ever, the Hollywood star took home Best Supporting Actress at the AACTAs for her roles in Lion and Top Of The Lake: China Girl on Wednesday night.
While she scored Oscar, Golden Globe and BAFTA nods for Lion, she expressed gratitude at the ongoing recognition she has received from her native country.
'I was astounded [to win]. I have been around for so long now and so I know pretty much everyone in the industry, so maybe that helped,' she graciously offered.
Special: While she scored Oscar, Golden Globe and BAFTA nods for Lion, she expressed gratitude at the ongoing recognition she has received from her native country
'I was astounded [to win]. I have been around for so long now and so I know pretty much everyone in the industry, so maybe that helped,' she graciously offered
The veteran actress recently worked with Russell Crowe on actor/director Joel Edgerton's film based on a true story, Boy Erased, filmed in Atlanta.
'Even though [Boy Erased] is not an Aussie film, it seemed very Australian heavy in the sense that Joel was the director, and [his brother] Nash was on set and Russell is in it,' she enthused.
The mother of four reflected on being successful since she was 14 years old and explained her numerous screen opportunities were 'what you hope for as an actor'.
Star power: The veteran actress recently worked with Russell Crowe on actor/director Joel Edgerton's film based on a true story, Boy Erased, filmed in Atlanta
Nicole also pledged her support to Australia's emerging writers and directors, saying 'there are a number of really strong directors coming out of Australia now'.
She revealed her two youngest daughters, Sunday Rose, nine, and Faith Margaret, six, have named her 1983 movie BMX Bandits as their favourite.
'BMX Bandits is my shining moment,' she raved.
Loyal: Nicole also pledged her support to Australia's emerging writers and directors, saying 'there are a number of really strong directors coming out of Australia now'
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