Nicole Kidman to Receive Esteemed French Film Award

Nicole Kidman will be honored with an honorary César Award at the 2027 César Awards ceremony in Paris on February 25. The French film academy, the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma, is bestowing this prestigious accolade to recognize her lifelong contributions to cinema.

The academy praised Kidman as both a Hollywood star and a significant figure in auteur cinema, highlighting her ability to build a career that defies easy categorization. She has achieved success in major studio blockbusters, including 'Aquaman' and 'Practical Magic,' while also collaborating with renowned directors like Stanley Kubrick on 'Eyes Wide Shut' and Jane Campion.

Kidman's extensive filmography includes an Academy Award win for Best Actress in 2003 for 'The Hours' and a recent Volpi Cup win at the 2024 Venice Film Festival for 'Babygirl.' Beyond her acting, she has also produced and starred in successful series such as 'Big Little Lies' and 'The Undoing' through her production company, Blossom Films.

This honorary award signifies the French Academy's tribute to an artist who has consistently made bold artistic choices, irrespective of her star status. Recent recipients of the honorary César include Jim Carrey, Julia Roberts, Christopher Nolan, David Fincher, and Cate Blanchett, underscoring the award's prestige.