Nicole Kidman Tearfully Honored With AFI Life Achievement Award. Nicole Kidman was moved to tears as she became the first Australian to receive the AFI Life Achievement Award during a star-studded gala in Los Angeles. The 56-year-old Oscar winner stunned in a gold Balenciaga gown as Meryl Streep presented her with the honor, calling her performances “not bravery, but love.”

Her husband Keith Urban delivered an emotional tribute, recalling her unwavering support during his early struggles with addiction:
“She chose love,” he said, as Kidman sat beside their daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, visibly emotional.

Accepting the award, Kidman expressed deep gratitude to the directors and artists she’s worked with:
“To make films with storytellers who let me run wild and be free… it’s a blessing beyond my dreams.”

The night was filled with tributes from friends and co-stars, including Reese Witherspoon, Naomi Watts, Morgan Freeman, and more. From Moulin Rouge! to Big Little Lies, Kidman’s bold and powerful roles have earned her a lasting place in film history.

She closed with heartfelt words:
“Receiving this award leaves me speechless. To be the first Australian honored this way is beyond anything I dreamed.”