The Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) hosted Academy Award®-winner, actress, producer and local film industry advocate Nicole Kidman in an exclusive Q&A discussion on her legendary career at this year’s 56th annual event. The Q&A titled “Nicole Kidman: Where Art Meets Home in Nashville” will took place at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum’s CMA Theater on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
This exclusive Q&A was followed by a screening of the 2003 film “COLD MOUNTAIN,” a classic story of love and devotion set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, starring Kidman. This unforgettable event focused on Kidman’s remarkable career, from iconic performances on the big screen to unforgettable roles in television and her groundbreaking accomplishments as a producer. In this intimate conversation, she shared insights into her creative process, her fearless approach to transformative roles and the stories behind some of her most memorable characters.
“I’m truly honored to be invited to participate in the Nashville Film Festival,” said Kidman. “Nashville has been my home for over 20 years, and it holds such a special place in my heart. It’s been incredibly meaningful to bring film and television productions to Tennessee — to help support the local creative community and share in the storytelling spirit that runs so deeply through this city. We filmed Season 1 of Scarpetta right here in Nashville, and I’m thrilled that we’re gearing up to begin production on Season 2. It’s a privilege to continue telling stories in a city that inspires so much creativity.”
“Nicole’s commitment to uplifting filmmaking in Tennessee, coupled with her remarkable body of work as both an actor and producer is inspiring,” said Jason Padgitt, NashFilm’s Executive Director. “Her personal leadership and tireless advocacy for women in the industry exemplify the values we champion.”
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About Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman is an Academy Award, Golden Globe, SAG, and Emmy-winning actress and producer renowned for her versatility and international acclaim. She first gained recognition in the U.S. with Dead Calm (1989) and won an Oscar for her portrayal of Virginia Woolf in The Hours (2003). She’s also earned Academy Award nominations for Moulin Rouge!, Rabbit Hole, Lion, and Being the Ricardos.
Kidman has received multiple Golden Globes, including for To Die For, Moulin Rouge!, and Being the Ricardos, with nominations for numerous other films such as Cold Mountain, Birth, Lion, and Destroyer. Her diverse filmography includes Eyes Wide Shut, The Others, The Beguiled, Aquaman, Bombshell, and The Northman. In 2024, she won the Volpi Cup at Venice for Babygirl and was named Best Actress of the Year by the National Board of Review.
As founder of Blossom Films, Kidman has produced and starred in acclaimed TV series including Big Little Lies (Emmy and Golden Globe wins), The Undoing, Nine Perfect Strangers, Roar, Expats, Lioness, The Perfect Couple, and Holland. Upcoming projects include Practical Magic 2 for Warner Brothers, Scarpetta for Prime Video and Margo’s Got Money Trouble for Apple. On stage, she earned critical acclaim in The Blue Room and Photograph 51 on London’s West End.
In January of 2006, Kidman was awarded Australia’s highest honor, the Companion in the Order of Australia. She was also named, and continues to serve, as Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women. In addition, Kidman has helped raise millions over the years for the Women’s Cancer Program at Stanford as well as the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
In 2017, the Cannes Film Festival honored Kidman with a special award for her body of work and longstanding history with the festival. She is one of only eight people to ever receive this honor in the 70-year history of the festival. In 2024, Kidman became the 49th recipient of the American Film Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award, their highest honor for a career in film and the first Australian to receive this honor.
