Nicole Kidman, internationally renowned and one of the most celebrated actors of her generation, has starred in a host of awardwinning movies. She came to worldwide recognition for her performances in Days of Thunder (1990), Far and Away (1992), and Eyes Wide Shut (1995), and has since been the recipient of numerous Golden Globe awards. Her performance as Virginia Woolf in The Hours (2002) received critical acclaim and an Oscar for Best Actress in 2002.