Hollywood star Nicole Kidman is set to receive one of France’s most prestigious film honours, adding another major recognition to her celebrated career.
The Australian actor will be presented with an honorary César Award at the 52nd César Awards ceremony in 2027, reports Variety.
The French Academy of Cinema Arts and Techniques announced the decision, recognising Kidman’s contribution to international cinema and her work across film and television.
The honorary César is awarded to artists whose careers have made a significant impact on cinema. Previous recipients include Julia Roberts, Cate Blanchett, Christopher Nolan, David Fincher, Penélope Cruz and Martin Scorsese.
Kidman has built an acclaimed career spanning more than four decades, moving between independent productions, major studio films and television.
She won the Academy Award for best actress for her performance in ‘The Hours’ (2002), in which she portrayed author Virginia Woolf.
Her other notable films include ‘Moulin Rouge!’, ‘The Others’, ‘Eyes Wide Shut’, ‘Cold Mountain’, ‘The Rabbit Hole’, ‘Lion’ and ‘Being the Ricardos’.
She has also earned widespread recognition for television projects such as ‘Big Little Lies’, ‘The Undoing’ and ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’.
The actor received the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award in 2024, becoming one of the youngest recipients of the distinction.
The 52nd César Awards ceremony is scheduled for 25 February 2027 in Paris, according to the French Academy’s provisional calendar. The event will celebrate achievements in French cinema alongside its international honorary recognition.
