Honoring Nicole Kidman: 10 stars who attended 49th AFI Life Achievement Award as her children snub event

10 celebs who celebrated Nicole Kidman at the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award

Nicole Kidman became the 49th recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award with the gala ceremony taking place on Saturday, April 27. While the actress's family, including her husband Keith Urban attended with their two daughters, Kidman's two adopted children with Tom Cruise - Isabella and Connor - were not in attendance. Nevertheless, the award function became a congregation of multiple stars, as celebrities including Kidman's friends, collaborators and co-stars grace the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, per Toofab.

1. Keith Urban

Though Nicole Kidman's two adoptive children with Tom Cruise - Isabella and Connor - gave the special event of their mother's life a miss, the actress was accompanied by her husband Keith Urban for the AFI Life Achievement Award. The 'Eyes Wide Shut' star's two children with Urban - Sunday and Faith also accompanied their parents to celebrate the special honor.

2. Meryl Streep

Nicole Kidman received the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award during a gala ceremony on April 27. The prestigious honor was presented to the Australian actress by none other than Hollywood legend, Meryl Streep.

3. Reese Witherspoon

Nicole Kidman's milestone evening was made even more special by her 'Big Little Lies' co-star Reese Witherspoon as the actress was all smiles as she attended the AFI event at the Dolby Theatre. 

4. Morgan Freeman

Meryl Streep wasn't the only legend who graced the Life Achievement Award Gala as Hollywood veteran Morgan Freeman also joined the celebration. The actor even recreated Kidman’s iconic AMC ad to celebrate the actress's achievements, per Vulture.

5. Zac Efron

Zac Efron, who is sharing the screen with Kidman for their upcoming June relese 'The Family Affair', also attended the ceremony to honor his talented co-star. 

6. Miles Teller

Miles Teller - who made an acting debut with Kidman's production venture 'Rabbit Hole' (2010) - was present to cheer for Kidman at the AFI life Achievement Award Gala on Saturday.

7. Lee Daniels

Lee Daniels, who directed Kidman for her 2012 outing 'The Paperboy', attended the star-studded gala to celebrate Kidman's stellar achievement. 

8. Michelle Pfeiffer

Veteran actress Michelle Pfeiffer, who has shared screen with Kidman in films including 'Practical Magic', was present at the Dolby Theatre to witness her co-star accepting the prestigious honor. 

9. Naomi Watts

Kidman's another constant collaborator - Naomi Watts - who shared the screen several times, was present at the event to cheer for her friend receiving the honor. 

10. Jane Seymour

Jane Seymour looked jovial as she attended the award ceremony honoring Kidman's illustrous thespian career.