Nicole Kidman is honored with a distinguished accolade, adding another achievement to her impressive career.
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Nicole Kidman, a celebrated actress and producer, gears up for a prestigious honor at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival - the Women in Motion Award. This recognition underscores her impact and contributions to the cultural and artistic realm, both on and off-screen.
The award, initiated by Kering chairman and CEO François-Henri Pinault in 2015, will be bestowed upon her by Francois himself, Cannes president Iris Knobloch, and director Thierry Fremaux, according to Variety.
In an expression of gratitude, Kidman, last seen at the festival in 2017 receiving the 70th Anniversary Prize, shared, "Receiving this award from Francois, Thierry, Iris, and my friends at Kering Group, alongside the Cannes Film Festival, is truly an honor."
She added, "I am proud to join the ranks of extraordinary women who've received this honor before me - artists and trailblazers I deeply admire."
Joining the likes of Donna Langley (CEO of NBCUniversal Studio Group), Jane Fonda, Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon, Isabelle Huppert, Patty Jenkins, Gong Li, Salma Hayek Pinault, Viola Davis, and Michelle Yeoh, Kidman continues the tradition of celebrating women who have significantly advanced the representation and presence of women in cinema and the arts13.
The tribute ceremony will unfold at a gala dinner, graced by filmmakers, jury members, and industry executives. The Cannes Film Festival will unfold from May 13 to May 24, 2025.
- Us and the world will gather to celebrate the anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival, with a special focus on actress Nicole Kidman, who has been selected to receive the Women in Motion Award.
- Kidman, a trailblazing actress known for her significant contributions to cinema and the arts, will be presented with the award by Francois-Henri Pinault, Iris Knobloch, and Thierry Fremaux during a gala dinner at the festival.
- True to her humble nature, Kidman expressed her gratitude for this honor, mentioning that she feels privileged to join a list of extraordinary actresses like Donna Langley, Jane Fonda, and Geena Davis who have also received this prestigious award.
- With celebrities like Salma Hayek Pinault, Viola Davis, and Michelle Yeoh attending the tribute ceremony, it's clear that the entertainment industry understands the importance of recognizing women who have paved the way in cinema and the arts.
- In an exceptional demonstration of Kristen Scott Thomas (French actress) and Cate Blanchett's support for the Women in Motion Award, they have been announced as the Ceremony's godmothers, further showcasing the true pride and solidarity of the entertainment industry towards supporting women in motion.
