Nicole Kidman sparkles in gold Balenciaga with husband Keith Urban as she’s honored at AFI Life Achievement Award gala: ‘Deeply moved’
Nicole Kidman was dripping in gold as she was honored by her peers on Friday.
The Big Little Lies star, 56, looked statuesque in a sparkling gold Balenciaga gown as she was honored at the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award gala in Los Angeles.
Her sleeveless dress accentuated her figure, featuring a five-foot train that draped behind her on the red carpet.
Kidman completed the look with a matching gold watch and rings, as well as a pair of pointed black heels.
‘Deeply moved by all of the support around the world that I’ve been seeing and hearing,’ she wrote on Instagram with a photo of the stage.
Nicole Kidman looked statuesque in a sparkling gold Balenciaga gown as she was honored at the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award gala in Los Angeles
The Academy Award winner was accompanied on the red carpet by husband Keith Urban
‘Deeply moved by all of the support around the world that I’ve been seeing and hearing,’ Kidman wrote on Instagram
Her sleeveless dress accentuated her figure, featuring a five-foot train that draped behind her on the red carpet. Kidman completed the look with a matching gold watch and rings, as well as a pair of pointed black heels
‘Thank you to all of you and to the @AmericanFilmInstitute for including me in this illustrious group of honorees – now let’s have some fun!’ added Kidman.
The Academy Award winner was accompanied on the red carpet by husband Keith Urban, who also paid tribute to his wife on Instagram.
‘In a career that’s still very much in full flight, tonight the @americanfilminstitute will honor my wife as the newest member in this extraordinary fraternity,’ he captioned a photo of Kidman.
‘Babygirl – I’m so proud of you, and as much as I could come off sounding like the biased husband, I’ll let the list of previous honorees do all of the talking for me,’ added Urban, 56. ‘What a list!’
He went on to list the likes of Orson Welles, Bette Davis, Henry Fonda, Alfred Hitchcock, Elizabeth Taylor, Steven Spielberg, Meryl Streep and more.
The Grammy Award winner complemented his wife in a classic black tuxedo with black creeper shoes.
Kidman and Urban tied the knot in 2006, and they share daughters Sunday Rose, 15, and 13-year-old Faith Margaret.
She also shares an adopted daughter Isabella, 31, and son Connor, 29, with ex-husband Tom Cruise.
The Australian actress raved the AFI honor was ‘beyond my wildest dreams’ when she was announced as the recipient last weekend.
Urban complemented his wife in a classic black tuxedo with black creeper shoes
The Australian actress raved the AFI honor was ‘ beyond my wildest dreams ‘ when she was announced as the recipient last weekend
Kidman and Urban tied the knot in 2006, and they share daughters Sunday Rose, 15, and 13-year-old Faith Margaret
Urban paid tribute to his wife on Instagram. ‘In a career that’s still very much in full flight, tonight the @americanfilminstitute will honor my wife as the newest member in this extraordinary fraternity,’ he wrote
‘Babygirl – I’m so proud of you, and as much as I could come off sounding like the biased husband, I’ll let the list of previous honorees do all of the talking for me,’ added Urban, 56. ‘What a list!’
Kidman wrote of the honor, ‘Receiving this award fills me with overwhelming gratitude. To be the first Australian to be honoured in this way leaves me speechless’
Kidman added, ‘I grew up as a Sydney suburban girl who just wanted to act; to have forged a career by doing what I love is a blessing beyond my dreams. I thank the AFI for this amazing honour’
Kidman is in good company with the AFI Life Achievement Award, which has previously gone to Orson Welles, Bette Davis, Henry Fonda, Alfred Hitchcock, Elizabeth Taylor, Steven Spielberg, Meryl Streep and more
‘So excited to celebrate with so many friends and peers on Saturday,’ wrote Kidman
Kidman and Urban were accompanied by their daughters Sunday Rose, 15, and 13-year-old Faith Margaret, as well as Nicole’s sister Antonia, her husbamd Craig Marran and their family
‘Receiving this award fills me with overwhelming gratitude,’ she wrote at the time. ‘To be the first Australian to be honoured in this way leaves me speechless.
Kidman added, ‘I grew up as a Sydney suburban girl who just wanted to act; to have forged a career by doing what I love is a blessing beyond my dreams. I thank the AFI for this amazing honour.’
She later shared a throwback photo of herself in one of her first movies, 1983’s Bush Christmas.
‘This 14 year old girl could have never predicted all the talented people she would get to work with and the many different characters she would get to play,’ she captioned the post.
‘So excited to celebrate with so many friends and peers on Saturday with the @AmericanFilmInstitue xx,’ added Kidman.
Kidman was supported by several pals, including Reese Witherspoon, Naomi Watts, Joey King, Morgan Freeman and more.
King, 24, who stars as Kidman’s daughter in the upcoming Netflix movie A Family Affair, donned a black peekaboo gown on the red carpet.
Kidman was supported by several pals, including Reese Witherspoon, Naomi Watts, Joey King, Morgan Freeman and more
She and King, 24, star together as mother and daughter in the upcoming Netflix film A Family Affair
Kidman appears alongside Freeman, 86, in the Paramount+ series Special Ops: Lioness
Kidman was surrounded by love as her friends, fans and former co-stars showed out for the event
Kidman got on her hands and knees to pose on the sidewalk with her Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Kidman also posed for a photo with AFI president and CEO Bob Gazzale
The Golden Globe nominee teased her cleavage in an off-the-shoulder David Koma dress that featured a criss-cross cutout down the chest.
Witherspoon, 48. who is reuniting with Kidman for an upcoming third season of Big Little Lies, dazzled in a plunging black dress.
The Academy Award winner showed off some leg with a thigh-high slit that put her strappy black stilettos on display.
She accessorized with some gold bangle bracelets, a matching ring and a pair of costume earrings with jade stones and pearl teardrops.
Watts, 55, a childhood friend of Kidman and her co-star in 1991’s Flirting, hit the carpet in a long-sleeve baby blue dress by Givenchy with long sleeves that left one shoulder exposed.
The Academy Award nominee showed off a pair of white strappy stilettos under a short leg slit, carrying a white leather handbag with a silver chain handle.
Freeman, 86, who appears with Kidman in the Paramount+ series Special Ops: Lioness, looked dapper in a black-on-black tuxedo with one tan leather glove.
King donned a black peekaboo gown on the red carpet
The Golden Globe nominee teased her cleavage in an off-the-shoulder David Koma dress that featured a criss-cross cutout down the chest
Witherspoon dazzled as she hit the red carpet in a plunging black dress
She is reuniting with Kidman for an upcoming third season of Big Little Lies
The Academy Award winner showed off some leg with a thigh-high slit that put her strappy black stilettos on display. She accessorized with some gold bangle bracelets, a matching ring and a pair of costume earrings with jade stones and pearl teardrops
Watts, 55, hit the carpet in a long-sleeve baby blue dress by Givenchy with long sleeves that left one shoulder exposed
She is a childhood friend of Kidman and her co-star in 1991’s Flirting
The Academy Award nominee showed off a pair of white strappy stilettos under a short leg slit, carrying a white leather handbag with a silver chain handle
Freeman looked dapper in a black-on-black tuxedo with one tan leather glove
Michelle Pfeiffer looked chic in a black pantsuit with a buttoned-up collarless pea coat, completed with matching black heels. Cynthia Erivo looked stunning in a sleeveless grey floor-length gown with a structured bodice and a turtleneck
Lily Rabe channeled old glamour in a white ankle-length dress with black diamond cutouts and a short green satin cape as she arrived with husband Hamish Linklater
Jane Seymour sparkled in a strapless pink sequined dress featuring ruffled panels down the side, accessorized with a flower-shaped jeweled necklace, matching bracelet and jeweled strappy stilettos
Ava DuVernay donned a stunning sheer off-the-shoulder dress featuring an intricate black and silver beaded design, while carrying a black velvet clutch
Lee Daniels donned a grey suit with a white shirt and no tie, finishing the look with a pair of black shoes and retro gold aviator glasses. Aaron Sorkin kept it simple and classic in a black tuxedo with a bowtie and a crisp white shirt
Michelle Pfeiffer looked chic in a black pantsuit with a buttoned-up collarless pea coat, completed with matching black heels.
Cynthia Erivo looked stunning in a sleeveless grey floor-length gown with a structured bodice and a turtleneck.
Lily Rabe channeled old glamour in a white ankle-length dress with black diamond cutouts and a short green satin cape as she arrived with husband Hamish Linklater.
Jane Seymour sparkled in a strapless pink sequined dress featuring ruffled panels down the side, accessorized with a flower-shaped jeweled necklace, matching bracelet and jeweled strappy stilettos.
Ava DuVernay donned a stunning sheer off-the-shoulder dress featuring an intricate black and silver beaded design, while carrying a black velvet clutch.
Lee Daniels donned a grey suit with a white shirt and no tie, finishing the look with a pair of black shoes and retro gold aviator glasses.
Aaron Sorkin kept it simple and classic in a black tuxedo with a bowtie and a crisp white shirt.
Miles Teller looked sharp in a blue tuxedo with black patent leather shoes as he stepped out for date night with wife Keleigh Sperry
She pulled focus in a strapless blue floral gown with a slight pointed sweetheart neckline, featuring a black satin bow at the center
Mike Myers hit the red carpet in a classic black tuxedo with a white shirt and black bowtie
Jack Huston was debonair in a tailored black tuxedo and matching cummerbund over a white dress shirt, unbuttoned at the top with no tie. Barry Jenkins served his signature style in a grey suit with a matching necktie and a blazer buttoned at the top, unbuttoned at the bottom
Kidman took to the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to accept the honor
She held back tears while accepting the AFI Life Achievement Award
Kidman was also joined by her Big Little Lies co-star Meryl Streep
The pair shared a sweet embrace during a break in the festivities
The Moulin Rouge actress was seen flashing a cheerful smile as she hugged Lee Daniels at the star-studded event in L.A. on Saturday
At one point, the beauty was seen blowing a kiss as she sat at one of the tables inside the spacious venue
Nicole held a smile on her face as she was seated next to Faith Margaret Kidman-Urban during the special ceremony
Kidman and King’s A Family Affair co-star Zac Efron was also there to show his support
Mike Meyers and Miles Teller paused for a memorable picture together inside the main venue
At one point, Jane Seymour was seen crossing paths with Reese Witherspoon and the two stars held a lighthearted conversation
The Somewhere In Time actress also posed for a snap with Morgan Freeman at the star-studded event
Naomi Watts also took to the stage and addressed the crowd while standing in front of a podium underneath bright lights
The beauty was seen placing her hands to her lips during what appeared to be a heartfelt moment
Watts was also spotted flashing a small smile while seated at a crowded table when she wasn’t on the stage
Morgan Freeman was another celebrity who spoke a few words to the stars in the audience at the ceremony over the weekend
Nicole’s husband, Keith, was also seen inside the theater and held a smile on his face while standing amidst the celebrity guests
Miles Teller looked sharp in a blue tuxedo with black patent leather shoes as he stepped out for date night with wife Keleigh Sperry.
She pulled focus in a strapless blue floral gown with a slight pointed sweetheart neckline, featuring a black satin bow at the center.
Mike Myers hit the red carpet in a classic black tuxedo with a white shirt and black bowtie.
Jack Huston was debonair in a tailored black tuxedo and matching cummerbund over a white dress shirt, unbuttoned at the top with no tie.
Barry Jenkins served his signature style in a grey suit with a matching necktie and a blazer buttoned at the top, unbuttoned at the bottom.
At one point during the ceremony, Jane Seymour was seen crossing paths with Reese Witherspoon and the two stars held a lighthearted conversation. The Somewhere In Time actress also posed for a snap with Morgan Freeman at the star-studded event.
Naomi Watts also took to the stage and addressed the crowd while standing in front of a podium underneath bright lights. The beauty was seen placing her hands to her lips during what appeared to be a heartfelt moment.
Morgan Freeman was another celebrity who spoke a few words to the stars in the audience at the ceremony over the weekend.
Nicole’s husband, Keith, was also seen inside the theater and held a smile on his face while standing amidst the celebrity guests. He also spoke onstage at one point during the big night.
He also spoke onstage at one point during the big night
As the singer spoke, Nicole became emotional and was seen wiping away a tear from her eye
Mike Meyers later jumped to the stage while wearing a disguise comprising of a mask as well as a black cape
He later removed the items in front of the crowd before stepping to the podium to say a few words
The star spoke into the microphone in front of him as he addressed the audience inside the Dolby Theatre
Zoe Saldana was stunning as she also took to the stage in the night and spoke to the celebrity guests
Nicole was seen on a screen inside the venue, as well as other various photos of her roles throughout her long-lasting career in the entertainment industry
Joey King held a microphone as she also paid a special tribute to the Eyes Wide Shut actress
The High School Musical alum stood on the stage as he said a few words for a tribute to Nicole
Kidman also jumped to her Instagram to better show off her glammed up outfit to her fans and followers
She stood on a patch of grass with a swimming pool directly behind her underneath the warm sunshine
Mike Meyers later jumped to the stage while wearing a disguise comprising of a mask as well as a black cape. He later removed the items in front of the crowd before stepping to the podium to say a few words.
Zoe Saldana was stunning as she also took to the stage in the night and spoke to the celebrity guests.
Nicole was seen on a screen inside the venue, as well as other various photos of her roles throughout her long-lasting career in the entertainment industry.
Kidman also jumped to her Instagram to better show off her glammed up outfit to her fans and followers. She stood on a patch of grass with a swimming pool directly behind her underneath the warm sunshine.
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