Nicole Kidman reveals 2025 won't be 'crazy' as she's off for 'rest of year'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Nicole Kidman revealed she is ready for a break after a hectic year while attending the premiere of her upcoming film 'Holland' at the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, March 9.
The 57-year-old actress had a packed schedule in 2024, due to the release of multiple projects, including 'Expats', 'A Family Affair', 'The Perfect Couple', 'Spellbound', 'Babygirl', and Season 2 of 'Special Ops: Lioness'.
Nicole Kidman recalls being 'much more out there last year'
In her upcoming 2025 film, 'Holland', Nicole Kidman stars as a teacher and homemaker from the small midwestern town of Holland, Michigan, whose life unravels when she suspects her husband Matthew Macfadyen of leading a double life.
As she digs deeper with the help of a friend Gael Garcia Bernal, they expose a dark and twisted secret.
The Prime Video mystery thriller will begin streaming on March 27.
Kidman told The Hollywood Reporter at SXSW that this year wouldn't be as "crazy" as 2024, adding, "I was much more out there last year; this year I have 'Holland', I have 'Nine Perfect Strangers', and then I’m off for the rest of year. So, oh well!"
'Holland' director calls Nicole Kidman 'real champion' over contribution to film
Nicole Kidman not only stars in 'Holland', but also serves as a producer.
Director Mimi Cave, known for the 2022 horror thriller 'Fresh', praised Kidman's involvement.
"She was a real champion of the script and a champion of me, so I think that's the largest contribution, to be honest," Cave said, as per the publication.
Cave added, "She really believes in directors, so once it's in my hands or any director's hands, she lets you go."
Kidman will reprise her role as Masha Dmitrichenko in Season 2 of 'Nine Perfect Strangers'. Murray Bartlett and Christine Baranski will join her as Brian and Victoria.
Nicole Kidman broke down in tears at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival
Nicole Kidman was awarded the International Star Award at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival for her role in 'Babygirl'. She dedicated the honor to her mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, who died at 84 in September 2024.
"Thank you for giving me the chance to say, 'This is for my mom,'" she said while receiving the award, as per People.
"My whole career has been for my mom and my dad, who are not here now. I'm still going to keep working and giving to the world because I love what I do and I love you all, and I'm so grateful for the privilege to be a part of the film community," the actress added,
"I'm sorry that I'm crying, I didn't want to do that," Kidman continued. "But I feel my mom right now so this is for you."
