What is Nicole Kidman's Net Worth and Salary?
Nicole Kidman is an Australian actress, producer and philanthropist who has a net worth of $250 million. Nicole Kidman's career spans over four decades, marked by versatility, critical acclaim, and commercial success. Rising from Australian television to become one of Hollywood's most respected actresses, Kidman has consistently delivered powerful performances across a wide range of genres.
Her breakthrough came in the early 1990s with films like "Dead Calm" and "Days of Thunder," but it was her role in "To Die For" (1995) that truly showcased her talent. Kidman's career reached new heights with her Oscar-winning performance in "The Hours" (2002), cementing her status as a leading actress in Hollywood. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a willingness to take on challenging and diverse roles, from musicals like "Moulin Rouge!" to intense dramas such as "The Others" and "Lion." In recent years, Kidman has also made a significant impact in television, earning accolades for her work in series like "Big Little Lies" and "The Undoing." During the first season of Big Little Lies, Kidman brought home about $250,000 per episode. For the second season, she earned $1 million per episode.
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Highest Paid Actress
For the last several decades Nicole Kidman has consistently ranked as one of the highest-paid performers in the world. Between September 2019 and September 2020 she earned around $22 million for her various acting endeavors, including a reported $10 million payday for starring in the a Netflix production called "The Prom" and a $1 million per-episode salary for HBO's "The Undoing". As of this writing she has earned more than $350 million from acting salaries alone, not including endorsements.
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Early Life
Nicole Kidman was born June 20, 1967 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Australian parents who were temporarily living in the U.S. on student visas. Her dad was a graduate student at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. After grad school the family moved to Washington D.C. while her dad was a visiting fellow at the National Institute of Mental Health. The family returned to Australia when Kidman was four years old. She studied at Sydney's Phillip Street Theatre and at the Australian Theatre for Young People.
Career
Nicole Kidman's journey to stardom began in her native Australia, where she first appeared on television as a teenager in the early 1980s. Her performance in the miniseries "Vietnam" (1987) earned her local recognition and set the stage for her transition to film. Kidman's Hollywood debut came with the racing film "Days of Thunder" (1990), where she starred opposite Tom Cruise. This marked the beginning of both her international career and her high-profile relationship with Cruise. Throughout the 1990s, Kidman continued to build her reputation with diverse roles in films such as "Far and Away" (1992), "Batman Forever" (1995), and the psychological thriller "Eyes Wide Shut" (1999), directed by Stanley Kubrick.
The turn of the millennium saw Kidman's career reach new heights. Her performance in Baz Luhrmann's "Moulin Rouge!" (2001) earned her first Oscar nomination and showcased her singing abilities. This was quickly followed by her portrayal of Virginia Woolf in "The Hours" (2002), which won her the Academy Award for Best Actress. During this period, Kidman demonstrated her range by alternating between big-budget productions like "The Others" (2001) and more independent, character-driven films such as "Dogville" (2003) and "Birth" (2004). Her willingness to take on complex and sometimes controversial roles solidified her status as one of the most respected actresses of her generation.
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As Kidman's career progressed, she continued to challenge herself with a diverse array of projects. She received additional Oscar nominations for her performances in "Rabbit Hole" (2010) and "Lion" (2016), showcasing her ability to bring depth and nuance to maternal roles. In recent years, Kidman has also made a significant impact in television, winning Emmy and Golden Globe awards for her role in the critically acclaimed series "Big Little Lies" (2017-2019). Her success in this medium continued with standout performances in "The Undoing" (2020) and "Nine Perfect Strangers" (2021), demonstrating her ability to adapt to the changing landscape of entertainment.
Throughout her career, Kidman has balanced her acting work with producing roles, often championing projects that feature strong female characters and narratives. Her production company, Blossom Films, has been behind several of her recent successes, including "Big Little Lies" and "The Undoing."
Personal Life and Relationships
Kidman married actor Tom Cruise in 1990. The couple adopted two children before divorcing in 2001. In 2005, Kidman met Australian country musician Keith Urban at a gathering of Australians in Los Angeles. The two married in 2006 and had a daughter, Sunday Rose, in 2008. They welcomed a second daughter in 2010. Nicole and Keith maintain homes in Sydney, Sutton Forest (New South Wales, Australia), Los Angeles, and Nashville.
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Nicole Kidman Salary Highlights
Nicole earned $200,000 for her role in 1990's "Days of Thunder". Her salary jumped to $250,000 for 1992's "Far and Away" $500 thousand for 1993's "My Life". Her paycheck jumped to the multi-millions starting with 1995's "To Die For", when she took home $2 million. She earned $2.5 million for "Batman Forever", $5 million for "The Peacemaker", $6.5 million for "Eyes Wide Shut" and $7 million for "Moulin Rouge!", just to name a few. By 2003 she was finally pulling down an A-list $15 million salary per movie for films like "Cold Mountain", "The Stepford Wives", "The Interpreter", and "Birth". She earned a career-high $17.5 million for 2005's "Bewitched". Between 1990 and 2008 alone Nicole earned a bit over $180 million from movie salaries alone. To date she has earned more than $350 million from acting roles.
During the first season of Big Little Lies, Kidman brought home about $250,000 per episode. For the second season, she earned $1 million per episode.
- "Days of Thunder" (1990): $200,000
- "Far and Away" (1992): $250,000
- "My Life" (1993): $500,000
- "To Die For" (1995): $2 million
- "Batman Forever" (1995): $2.5 million
- "The Peacemaker" (1997): $5 million
- "Eyes Wide Shut" (1999): $6.5 million
- "Moulin Rouge!" (2001): $7 million
- "Cold Mountain" (2003): $15 million
- "The Stepford Wives" (2004): $15 million
- "The Interpreter" (2005): $15 million
- "Birth" (2004): $15 million
- "Bewitched" (2005): $17.5 million (career-high)
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Real Estate
In total, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman own at least $30 million worth of real estate around the world. Here is a rundown of their notable current and former properties:
In 2007 Keith and Nicole paid $2.7 million for a property in Franklin, Tennessee. They listed the property for sale in 2016 for $3.45 million and ultimately accepted $2.7 million in 2018.
In 2008 they paid $3.5 million for an impressive 12,000 square-foot mansion in one of Nashville's most-exclusive neighborhoods. This has been their primary residence (mainly for the zero state income tax benefit) ever since. Also in 2008 they paid a little under $5 million for a home in Beverly Hills, California. In 2008 they also paid $4.1 million for an 111-acre farm in Bunya Hill, Australia.
In 2009 they bought a penthouse in Sydney for $4.2 million. In 2012 they paid $4.85 million for a neighboring unit to create an enormous all-floor penthouse.
In 2010 they paid $9.6 million for a duplex in New York City. The apartment is notable for its car elevator which brings you straight from the street to your apartment door.
