Nicole Kidman, one of the greatest actresses of her generation, was honored Saturday with the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award.

Kidman, 56, is the first Australian to receive the award.

"Nicole Kidman has enchanted audiences for decades with the daring of her artistry and the glamour of a screen icon," said Kathleen Kennedy, chair of the AFI Board of Trustees. "She is a force both brave in her choices and bold in each performance."

Since her career began in 1983, Kidman has won an Academy Award, six Golden Globe Awards, two Emmy Awards and a BAFTA Award. Her Oscar win came in 2003 for her portrayal of author Virginia Woolf in "The Hours."

Kidman poses for a photo in Sydney in 1983, as part of the promotion for her first film, "BMX Bandits." She was 16.
Kidman poses for a photo in Sydney in 1983, as part of the promotion for her first film, "BMX Bandits." She was 16.
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Kidman receives kisses from her parents, Janelle and Antony, in 1988.
Kidman receives kisses from her parents, Janelle and Antony, in 1988.
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One of Kidman's first breakthrough roles was alongside Sam Neill in 1989's "Dead Calm."
One of Kidman's first breakthrough roles was alongside Sam Neill in 1989's "Dead Calm."
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Kidman embraces her first husband, actor Tom Cruise, in 1992. The two met on the set of the 1990 film "Days of Thunder." They were married for 11 years and adopted two children together.
Kidman embraces her first husband, actor Tom Cruise, in 1992. The two met on the set of the 1990 film "Days of Thunder." They were married for 11 years and adopted two children together.
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Kidman rides a horse in 1992's "Far and Away," which Cruise also starred in.
Kidman rides a horse in 1992's "Far and Away," which Cruise also starred in.
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Kidman and Val Kilmer starred in 1995's "Batman Forever."
Kidman and Val Kilmer starred in 1995's "Batman Forever."
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Kidman and John Travolta toast with the Golden Globe Awards they won in 1998. She won best actress in a comedy motion picture ("To Die For").
Kidman and John Travolta toast with the Golden Globe Awards they won in 1998. She won best actress in a comedy motion picture ("To Die For").
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Kidman and Sandra Bullock star in 1998's "Practical Magic."
Kidman and Sandra Bullock star in 1998's "Practical Magic."
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Kidman and Cruise headlined another movie together in 1999, when they were the leads in Stanley Kubrick's final film, "Eyes Wide Shut."
Kidman and Cruise headlined another movie together in 1999, when they were the leads in Stanley Kubrick's final film, "Eyes Wide Shut."
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Kidman poses for a portrait in 1999 while promoting "Eyes Wide Shut."
Kidman poses for a portrait in 1999 while promoting "Eyes Wide Shut."
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Kidman, here with Ewan McGregor, received her first Academy Award nomination for her role in 2001's "Moulin Rouge!"
Kidman, here with Ewan McGregor, received her first Academy Award nomination for her role in 2001's "Moulin Rouge!"
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Kidman plays author Virginia Woolf in the 2002 film "The Hours." The role earned her the Academy Award for best actress.
Kidman plays author Virginia Woolf in the 2002 film "The Hours." The role earned her the Academy Award for best actress.
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Kidman receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003.
Kidman receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003.
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Kidman appears in 2003's "Cold Mountain" with Donald Sutherland, left, and James Gammon.
Kidman appears in 2003's "Cold Mountain" with Donald Sutherland, left, and James Gammon.
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Kidman and Catherine Zeta-Jones pose with their Academy Awards in 2003. Kidman won for her role in "The Hours."
Kidman and Catherine Zeta-Jones pose with their Academy Awards in 2003. Kidman won for her role in "The Hours."
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Kidman is photographed at the Cannes Film Festival in 2003.
Kidman is photographed at the Cannes Film Festival in 2003.
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Kidman stars in "The Stepford Wives" in 2004.
Kidman stars in "The Stepford Wives" in 2004.
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Kidman arrives for the premiere of the film "Birth" in Venice, Italy, in 2004.
Kidman arrives for the premiere of the film "Birth" in Venice, Italy, in 2004.
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Kidman leaves her home in Sydney on her way to marry country singer Keith Urban in 2006.
Kidman leaves her home in Sydney on her way to marry country singer Keith Urban in 2006.
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Kidman and Urban share a moment after arriving at the CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2007.
Kidman and Urban share a moment after arriving at the CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2007.
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Kidman and Hugh Jackman appear in a scene from 2008's "Australia."
Kidman and Hugh Jackman appear in a scene from 2008's "Australia."
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Kidman joins Asha-Rose Migiro, deputy secretary-general of the United Nations, and Tim Worth, president of the UN Foundation, at a news conference in New York in 2008. Kidman, acting as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Fund for Women, encouraged the signing of an online petition to support the elimination of violence against women.
Kidman joins Asha-Rose Migiro, deputy secretary-general of the United Nations, and Tim Worth, president of the UN Foundation, at a news conference in New York in 2008. Kidman, acting as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Fund for Women, encouraged the signing of an online petition to support the elimination of violence against women.
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Kidman arrives for the world premiere of "Australia" in 2008.
Kidman arrives for the world premiere of "Australia" in 2008.
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Kidman, Urban and their daughter Sunday Rose visit the Grand Palais in Paris in 2008. The two had another daughter, Faith Margaret, in 2010.
Kidman, Urban and their daughter Sunday Rose visit the Grand Palais in Paris in 2008. The two had another daughter, Faith Margaret, in 2010.
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Kidman speaks before members of the US Congress during a hearing in 2009. The hearing was titled International Violence Against Women: Stories and Solutions.
Kidman speaks before members of the US Congress during a hearing in 2009. The hearing was titled International Violence Against Women: Stories and Solutions.
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Kidman reads "Paddington Storytime" to children in Brentwood, Tennessee, in 2014. She starred in the film "Paddington" that year.
Kidman reads "Paddington Storytime" to children in Brentwood, Tennessee, in 2014. She starred in the film "Paddington" that year.
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Kidman visits "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon in 2015.
Kidman visits "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon in 2015.
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Kidman appears in a scene with Sunny Pawar in the 2016 film "Lion." She was nominated for a best supporting actress Oscar.
Kidman appears in a scene with Sunny Pawar in the 2016 film "Lion." She was nominated for a best supporting actress Oscar.
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Kidman and Urban embrace on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in 2017.
Kidman and Urban embrace on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in 2017.
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Kidman cheers on the NHL's Nashville Predators during a Stanley Cup Final game in 2017.
Kidman cheers on the NHL's Nashville Predators during a Stanley Cup Final game in 2017.
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From left, Laura Dern, Kidman, Zoë Kravitz, Reese Witherspoon and Shailene Woodley kiss Golden Globe Awards that were won for their TV miniseries "Big Little Lies" in 2018.
From left, Laura Dern, Kidman, Zoë Kravitz, Reese Witherspoon and Shailene Woodley kiss Golden Globe Awards that were won for their TV miniseries "Big Little Lies" in 2018.
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Kidman stars with Charlize Theron, left, and Margot Robbie in 2019's "Bombshell."
Kidman stars with Charlize Theron, left, and Margot Robbie in 2019's "Bombshell."
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Kidman, starring as Lucille Ball, has makeup touched up on the set of 2021's "Being the Ricardos." She received another Oscar nomination for the role.
Kidman, starring as Lucille Ball, has makeup touched up on the set of 2021's "Being the Ricardos." She received another Oscar nomination for the role.
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Kidman's AMC Theaters ad campaign, which debuted in 2021 and appears before the start of movies at the cinema chain, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F03%2F19%2Fentertainment%2Fnicole-kidman-say-she-hopes-amc-ad-will-help-keep-the-magic-of-movies-alive%2Findex.html" target="_blank">have become a meme</a> that Kidman has embraced. She told Elle magazine this year that she took on the project out of her "desire to keep cinemas alive."
Kidman's AMC Theaters ad campaign, which debuted in 2021 and appears before the start of movies at the cinema chain, have become a meme that Kidman has embraced. She told Elle magazine this year that she took on the project out of her "desire to keep cinemas alive."
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Meryl Streep presents Kidman with the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award in Los Angeles, in April 2024. They have worked on multiple projects together, including "The Hours" and "Big Little Lies."
Meryl Streep presents Kidman with the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award in Los Angeles, in April 2024. They have worked on multiple projects together, including "The Hours" and "Big Little Lies."
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