Nicole Kidman is one of the most iconic actors of her generation. She has consistently worked with some of the best directors of her time. However, she is also an actress who isn’t afraid to step out of her comfort zone. She has kept her promise to collaborate with more female directors.
Women in Motion Award at Cannes
The Cannes Film Festival and Kering announced that Nicole Kidman would be the 10th recipient of the prestigious Women in Motion Award. During her appearance at Cannes, the actress addressed the ongoing debate surrounding the need to provide more opportunities for emerging women filmmakers. She also discussed how the industry can improve and create a more inclusive space for female directors.
A Vow to Support Women Directors by Nicole Kidman
Nicole had made a public vow in 2017 to work with a woman director every 18 months. She has now worked with 27 female directors in the last 8 years. As per Variety, Nicole said, “I was going to make it possible. I was at a point where we had a discussion where there was such a disparity in terms of the choice. You’d go, ‘Could a woman direct this?’ And there wasn’t a number of names where you could even consider people. They’d say it was someone’s first time and you didn’t want to risk it.”
Nicole Kidman on Ageism in Hollywood
The actor opened up about her focus on the scenario and added, “You get to a certain age and maybe you had made a great film in your 20s that got lauded and then suddenly you’re in your 40s and you haven’t followed it up or made choices that didn’t succeed. But you’re like, ‘I’m not over! Please still keep believing in me and investing in me.’ That is important too, resisting ageism. There’s the emerging talents and then the ones that are still going who have a wealth of knowledge and experience and have somehow been cast out or are not the cool person. It’s about going, ‘No, you actually can have a second or third chapter.’”
Nicole was last seen in Holland, which was directed by Mimi Cave. She will be seen next in Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2.
