Morgan Freemanhilariously parodiedNicole Kidman’sAMC Theatres ad before paying tribute to the actress as she received theAFI Life Achievement Awardon Saturday. From one Oscar winner to another, Freeman appeared ina video spoof of Kidman’s viral ad, flipping the purpose to suit the occasion. In the video, Freeman is seen mirroring Kidman’s original entrance into a cinema, before taking his seat and watching in awe at the images on the big screen. However, rather than the latest blockbusters, Freeman was being treated to a montage of the actress’ greatest hits. Check out the video as shared byDeadlinebelow.
Freeman then appeared on stage to pay a personal tribute to Kidman, and while speaking about the actress, he noted that he knows exactly what it is like to have the honor of sitting in the chair and receiving the “highest honor for a career in film.” He ended with a little serenade from one of Kidman’s best movies, which he cited as one of his favorites of all time.
“I’m here to say that I sat in that chair and I know exactly what’s going through your mind. You’re thinking the American Film Institute? The highest honor for a career in film? ME?? You’re also thinking that you can smile…f*cking-A. We’re here to prove it. Now let’s get started. Because Moulin Rouge is one of my favorite films of all-time. Let me end simply by saying (sings) ‘How wonderful life is, while you’re in the world.’”
Nicole Kidman’s Career Has Spanned 40 Years
As one of the most recognizable stars in Hollywood, Nicole Kidman has come a long way since her movie debut at the age of 16, in a remake of the Australian festive movieBush Christmas. Appearing in many Australian TV and movie productions throughout the 1980s, the actress first came to the full attention of many when appearing in the 1989 thrillerDead Calm, in which she starred with Sam Neill and Billy Zane.
From here, the actress’ career soared with roles inDays of Thunderalongside her soon-to-be husband, Tom Cruise, who she met for the first time while working on the movie,Far and Away(also with Cruise),Malice, and as Dr. Chase Meridian inBatman Forever. She continued to work consistently throughout the 1990s beforereally hitting her stride in the 2000s. This led her to movies such as Baz Luhrman’sMoulin Rouge, horror movieThe Others, and her Oscar-winning performance as Virginia Woolf inThe Hours.
Nicole Kidman’s 10 Best Movies, Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes
Let’s take a look at Nicole Kidman’s top-rated films on Rotten Tomatoes and look at her finest performances.
Kidman has continued to be a force in Hollywood, having released at least one movie every year since 2001 – and even before that, has only had three years in her entire career without a movie release. Following her role-reprisal as Queen Atlanna inAquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Kidman has several movies set for release soon. This includes a voice role in Skydance’s animated musicalSpellbound, the rom-comA Family Affair, the thrillerHolland, Michigan, andthe A24-produced erotic thrillerBabygirl, in which she appears with Antonio Banderas.
As a Hollywood icon, Kidman has consistently been a part of Hollywood’s elite for her entire career, and her most recent accolade from the American Film Institute is clearly well-earned, and one that is hard to deny is completely deserved.
