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Cannes: Ang Lee, Nicole Kidman Named to Star-Studded Jury

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ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images Ang Lee PARIS -- A slew of Oscar and Palme dOr winners including Ang Lee , Christoph Waltz and Nicole Kidman will join president Steven Speielberg on a star-studded jury for the 66th annual festival, the organization announced early this morning. We have only one criteria and that is already done for the president the legitimacy, festival artistic director Thierry Fremaux told The Hollywood Reporter . So for the jury, Steven Spielberg will be the center and we are finishing it with great people. We have a lot of filmmakers coming from all over the world. They need to be sure that those who make the decisions about the awards have their own legitimacy and the respect to do that, he said. Fremaux certainly stacked the jury with Cannes regulars and respected award winners. Two-time Oscar winner Lee, who beat out Spielberg this year with his win for Life of Pi, will join the Lincoln director to hand out awards. On the acting side, Palme dOr and two-time O...

Tom Cruise's Leading Ladies: Nicole Kidman, Demi Moore, Rene Zellweger and More

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by Brett Malec Sat., Apr. 20, 2013 7:01 PM PDT Globe Photos; Columbia/TriStar; Paramount Pictures Tom Cruise has quite the impressive list of leading ladies! The 51-year-old actor has starred with Hollywood's biggest actresses, like ex-wife Nicole Kidman in Eyes Wide Shut , Demi Moore in A Few Good Men and Rene Zellweger in the '90s classic Jerry Maguire . His latest gorgeous gal? Oblivion costar Olga Kurylenko , who has been all over the globe with Cruise recently promoting their sci-fi flick. To prepare for Oblivion , which hits theaters Friday, let's take a look back at his most memorable female movie counterparts. PHOTOS: See all of Tom Cruise's many leading ladies!

Wax Nicole Kidman and celeb waxworks gang celebrate Madame Tussaud's 1st birthday in Australia with Sydney Harbour party

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Nicole Kidman Dazzles In Oscar De La Renta At Omega Watches Gala

She has a long history of wearing knockout dresses, and this weekend Nicole Kidman wowed us again in a black Oscar de la Renta gown at a gala party for Omega Watches. The Oscar-winning actress, who is the face of the luxury wristwear brand, looked sexy in a nude sleeveless dress with a sheer black embroidered overlay, which created the illusion of skin appearing underneath. A black clutch by Roger Vivier and a watch by Omega completed her look at the glitzy event in Vienna, Austria. NICOLE KIDMAN: STYLE HIGHS & LOWS The following day the Australian star took to the stage to answer questions at a press junket for the watches firm, where she looked equally chic. This time, Nicole opted for a ladylike cream skirt suit by Nina Ricci teamed with black and gold strappy sandals by Nicholas Kirkwood. Which of Nicole's Omega looks do you prefer? The Oscar de la Renta gown or the Nina Ricci suit? Cast your vote in the comments box below! WATCH: NICOLE KIDMAN IN EXCLUSIVE STOKER TEASER L...

Crowe's foul-mouthed attack on Wilson

Russell Crowe once told Rebel Wilson to 'f--k off' when she tried to thank Nicole Kidman for funding her scholarship to study in New York. The 'Pitch Perfect' actress studied comedy in New York after winning a scholarship funded by fellow Australian Nicole Kidman and when she spotted the actress having dinner with Russell in a restaurant, Rebel thought it would be the perfect time to thank her. However, she told chat show host Jay Leno, Russell didn't even allow her to speak before telling her to 'f--k off'. Rebel explained: 'I won a scholarship and I got to go to New York to study comedy and Nicole Kidman paid for everything. 'One time in Sydney I saw her having dinner with Russell Crowe and I thought 'Now's my chance', so I went up to them but before I say anything, Russell just turned to me and went 'f--k off'. So I just put my head down and walked away. That's a true story.' Rebel is preparing to host the upcoming MTV ...

Nicole Kidman Dazzles In Oscar De La Renta At Omega Watches Gala

She has a long history of wearing knockout dresses, and this weekend Nicole Kidman wowed us again in a black Oscar de la Renta gown at a gala party for Omega Watches. The Oscar-winning actress, who is the face of the luxury wristwear brand, looked sexy in a nude sleeveless dress with a sheer black embroidered overlay, which created the illusion of skin appearing underneath. A black clutch by Roger Vivier and a watch by Omega completed her look at the glitzy event in Vienna, Austria. NICOLE KIDMAN: STYLE HIGHS & LOWS The following day the Australian star took to the stage to answer questions at a press junket for the watches firm, where she looked equally chic. This time, Nicole opted for a ladylike cream skirt suit by Nina Ricci teamed with black and gold strappy sandals by Nicholas Kirkwood. Which of Nicole's Omega looks do you prefer? The Oscar de la Renta gown or the Nina Ricci suit? Cast your vote in the comments box below! WATCH: NICOLE KIDMAN IN EXCLUSIVE STOKER TEASER L...

Cruise To Quit Church Of Scientology

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Isabella Cruise, daughter of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, may follow her boyfriend's lead and quit the Church of Scientology. THE adopted daughter of Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise is reportedly on the verge of leaving the Church of Scientology after her boyfriend's recent defection from the controversial religion. Isabella Cruise - who continued practicing Scientology after Kidman and Cruise split in 2000 (which is long believed to have driven a wedge between her and her mother) - is said to be following the path of boyfriend Eddie Frencher, who has left the organizations highest order, known as Sea Org, and was supposedly shunned by members for doing so. According to US site Celeb Dirty Laundry, Isabella hopes to marry Frencher eventually. - The Daily Telegraph View the discussion thread. blog comments powered by DISQUS back to top Outrage Of 9/11 Families After $2 Servi! ce Charge Is Rolled Out For Manhattan Memorial London In Lockdown For Thatcher Funeral

Cruise to quit Church of Scientology

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Isabella Cruise, daughter of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, may follow her boyfriend's lead and quit the Church of Scientology. Source: Supplied THE adopted daughter of Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise is reportedly on the verge of leaving the Church of Scientology after her boyfriend's recent defection from the controversial religion. Isabella Cruise - who continued practising Scientology after Kidman and Cruise split in 2000 (which is long believed to have driven a wedge between her and her mother) - is said to be following the path of boyfriend Eddie Frencher, who has left the organisation's highest order, known as Sea Org, and was supposedly shunned by members for doing so. According to US site Celeb Dirty Laundry, Isabella hopes to marry Frencher.

Nicole Kidman Added to White House Correspondents Dinner

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Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Nicole Kidman Tina Brown s Daily Beast definitely will have the glamour table at the upcoming White House Correspondents Dinner, as it has managed to enlist this years biggest star, Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman. D.C. sophisticates like to sniff and call the annual dinner the nerd prom, but theres been a palpable sense of disappointment around the capitol this month about the lack of star wattage attending this year's event, which some have complained is long on executives and behind-the-cameras types and short on celebrities. Still, a number of other stars lately have accepted invitations -- and there always are surprise guests. PHOTOS: White House Correspondents' Dinner 2012: Red Carpet Arrivals As THR reported, Kevin Spacey will be sitting at the Bloomberg News table . J! ulia Louis-Dreyfus, Steven Spielberg and DreamWorks Animation chief Jeffrey Katzenberg will be attending as guests of Time Inc. Singer John Legend is a late...

Nicole Kidmans Transformation into Grace Kelly: Playing Notables Without Prosthetics

Nicole Kidman has had some experience playing late, notable women who made a difference in pop culture through one form or another. Her portrayal of Grace Kelly next December will be the fourth historical woman she's played in her film career next to Martha Gellhorn, Diane Arbus, and Virginia Woolf, with only the latter of those utilizing an overly obvious, prosthetic nose. Kidman ultimately looked the most like herself in " Hemingway and Gellhorn ", despite having very little resemblance to the latter, iconic journalist. Now Kidman has the major task of trying to duplicate the iconic beauty of Grace Kelly who really has no doppelganger to this day. But you can argue that Kidman comes the closest of any A-list actress to possibly convincing us she possesses the same facial characteristics as Kelly. Based on production photos , the only thing that doesn't look similar is that the Princess had a slightly smaller nose. Of course, we know about capturing the essence of ...

Anchorman 2: Nicole Kidman To Make Cameo (Report)

The star roster of "Anchorman: The Legend Continues " continues to grow. The latest celebrity added to the mix? Nicole Kidman . According to The Hollywood Reporter , Nicole recently shot a hilarious (uncredited) cameo in Atlanta for the "Anchorman" sequel. The 45-year-old Aussie beauty is no stranger to working with Will Ferrell - the pair co-starred in 2005's "Bewitched." In addition to Nicole, THR reports "Anchorman" stars Vince Vaughn and Luke Wilson (who played rival newsmen in the 2004 original) will also make appearances in the upcoming sequel. PHOTOS: Nicole Kidman As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Meryl Streep was rumored to be making a cameo in the film, but Steve Carell (who will reprise his role as lovably dense weatherman Brick Tamland in the sequel) said Meryl wasn't able to fit the movie into her schedule. "When I did ' Hope Springs ,' [Meryl] mentioned she was a fan and she said, 'Oh, I...

Nicole Kidman's children are her "greatest joys".

Nicole - who has her younger daughters with current spouse Keith Urban - told Grazia magazine: "I think for every woman it is different, what fulfills you in life. I never thought I'd get to experience motherhood in terms of giving birth to a child. "I've experienced many different ways of how to become a mother because I have adopted children, I have birth children, I have a child through a surrogate. The greatest joys for me have come through my children." And Nicole also feels "fortunate" to be married to Keith and says she never takes any of their time together for granted. She added: "I've always wanted a partner in life, it's just who I am. I am not a loner. I've been very fortunate to find him. I don't take any day for granted in relation to a relationship - I think that's probably the greatest advice you can be given."

Anchorman 2: Nicole Kidman To Make Cameo (Report)

The star roster of "Anchorman: The Legend Continues " continues to grow. The latest celebrity added to the mix? Nicole Kidman . According to The Hollywood Reporter , Nicole recently shot a hilarious (uncredited) cameo in Atlanta for the "Anchorman" sequel. The 45-year-old Aussie beauty is no stranger to working with Will Ferrell - the pair co-starred in 2005's "Bewitched." In addition to Nicole, THR reports "Anchorman" stars Vince Vaughn and Luke Wilson (who played rival newsmen in the 2004 original) will also make appearances in the upcoming sequel. PHOTOS: Nicole Kidman As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Meryl Streep was rumored to be making a cameo in the film, but Steve Carell (who will reprise his role as lovably dense weatherman Brick Tamland in the sequel) said Meryl wasn't able to fit the movie into her schedule. "When I did ' Hope Springs ,' [Meryl] mentioned she was a fan and she said, 'Oh, I...

Nicole Kidman's children are her "greatest joys".

Nicole - who has her younger daughters with current spouse Keith Urban - told Grazia magazine: "I think for every woman it is different, what fulfills you in life. I never thought I'd get to experience motherhood in terms of giving birth to a child. "I've experienced many different ways of how to become a mother because I have adopted children, I have birth children, I have a child through a surrogate. The greatest joys for me have come through my children." And Nicole also feels "fortunate" to be married to Keith and says she never takes any of their time together for granted. She added: "I've always wanted a partner in life, it's just who I am. I am not a loner. I've been very fortunate to find him. I don't take any day for granted in relation to a relationship - I think that's probably the greatest advice you can be given."

Nicole Kidman: I want a full life

Nicole Kidman's quest is to "live a well-examined life". The actress has described how she maintains a happy and fulfilled existence. The 45-year-old balances her work commitments with her family, as that's what makes her content. "The greatest joy for me comes from the simplest things - daydreaming, spending time with my family, and also being able to delve into the psyches of different characters and work with extraordinary people," Nicole gushed to the UK edition of HELLO! "Part of my quest is to live a well-examined life." Nicole continued to discuss the impact having children has had on her life. She feels privileged to have had her kids through different methods. The star and her ex-husband Tom Cruise adopted Bella, 20, and Connor, 18, while she has four-year-old Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, two, with her spouse Keith Urban. "I never thought I would get to experience motherhood in terms of giving birth to a child, I've experienced...

Nicole Kidman to make a cameo in 'Anchorman 2,' report says

Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman will reportedly get another chance to show off her comedy chops in the upcoming film "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues." Stories: Kristen Wiig joins 'Anchorman 2' cast, Ron Burgundy approves (Poll) 'Anchorman 2,' sequel to Will Ferrell comedy, gets release date Will Ferrell upset over 'trampire' Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson split The actress reportedly makes a cameo in the film, according to The Hollywood Reporter . A spokesperson for Kidman has not confirmed the report. The entertainment outlet also reports that Vince Vaughn and Luke Wilson will shoot cameos as well. In February it was reported that Kristen Wiig had joined the cast of the comedy , however, details of her role were not revealed. Farrell is set to reprise his role as Ron Burgundy, the sexist and dimwitt! ed San Diego news anchor from the 1970s. The original 2004 film, "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," was written by Ferrell...

Nicole Kidman gets joy from family

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06 April 2013 Nicole Kidman's children are her ''greatest joys'' and being a mother has given her fulfillment in her life. Nicole Kidman gets joy from family Nicole Kidman 's children are her ''greatest joys''. The 'Paperboy' actress is delighted she has experienced motherhood in so many different ways - adopting Isabella, 20, and Connor, 18, with ex-husband Tom Cruise , falling pregnant naturally with Sunday Rose, four, and using a surrogate for daughter Faith Margaret, two - and admits her personal fulfillment comes from family life. Nicole - who has her younger daughters with current spouse Keith Urban - told Grazia magazine: ''I think for every woman it is different, what fulfills you in life. I never thought I'd get to experience motherhood in terms of giving birth to a child. ''I've experienced many different ways of how to become a mother because I have adopted children, I have birth children, I have a chil...

Nicole Kidman To Make Cameo In Anchorman: The Legend Continues

Anchorman: The Legend Continues is growing with a cast that we can hardly keep track of. It seems like the legend Adam McKay is telling is an enormous story that will see more than a handful of excellent cameos. The new cameo that has been announced is the inclusion of Nicole Kidman. Although Kidman isnt the first person that comes to mind when we think of a Will Ferrell comedy, the two did star in that dreadful Bewitched remake, which failed to impress both critics and moviegoers. Despite all of that Nicole Kidman is taking another stab at comedy under the guidance of Adam McKay. The Anchorman sequel, which is currently filming in Atlanta, got a set visit from Nicole Kidman. Kidman is said to have a very secretive role, and it is said to even go uncredited in the role. Although she remains uncredited, now that news broke out about the cameo we cant wait to see if more news will come out about appearance. In addition to Nicole Kidmans cameo in the film, Vince Vaughn, and Luke Wils...

Nicole Kidman Takes On Comedy Once Again With Anchorman 2 Cameo

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The latest name to be added to the Anchorman cast is none other than the Stepford Wives star. Picture: Nicole Kidman - Nicole Kidman filming scenes for her latest movie 'Before I Go To Sleep' in Green Park - London, United Kingdom - Tuesday... Its official - Nicole Kidman has shot an uncredited cameo for the upcoming Will Ferrell flick Anchoman: The Legend Continues. Yep, you guessed it, thats the sequel to the hilarious (imho) Anchorman. Kidman is adding her name to an already pretty impressive cast. Along with the original stars Will Ferrell, Steve Carell and Paul Rudd , Harrison Ford himself is going to make a brief appearance as well. Looks like Ron Burgundys crew is growing by the day. Can you imagine what that set must be like during filming? Its no surprise Kidman would be eager to jump on this particular band! wagon. This isnt Kidmans only dabble in the comedy world of late. In 2011, she shot a cameo in Adam Sandlers Just Go With It. Apparently these kinds of light...

Nicole Kidman Secretly Filming Cameo for 'Anchorman' Sequel

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April 05, 2013 04:05:51 GMT The 'Stoker' actress is reported to have shot her uncredited appearance for 'Anchorman: The Legend Continues' in Atlanta. Photo credit: Apega/WENN Award-winning actress will apparently appear in another comedy film. After starring in -starring film "", the wife of allegedly has a cameo in "" and has reportedly shot her brief appearance in Atlanta. Details of Kidman's uncredited role are not revealed. However, The Hollywood Reporter learns that she will be joined by Frat Pack members and , who are said to make brief appearances too in the upcoming comedy film. Kidman will team up with original cast members, including , , and . Added to the cast ensemble are , , and . Directed by Adam McKay and produced by , the film is a sequel to 2004's "". The first film grossed $28.4 million in its opening weekend. Well received by critics, the first installment was ranked 100 on Bravo's 100 funniest movies, and ...

Anchorman 2 Casts Nicole Kidman in Cameo Role Who Else Might Appear?

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The cast of Adam McKays highly anticipated comedy sequel Anchorman: The Legend Continues is rounding out very nicely with McKays early promise to [create]a murderers row of the best day players ever gaining weight with each new name reveal. To recap, on top of returning principles Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Christina Applegate, David Koecher and Steve Carell, the Anchorman sequel will also feature Harrison Ford as a legendary newscaster , Kristen Wiig as a rumored love interest for Brick Tamland, Terence Stamp as a Rupert Murdoch-type figure, and Greg Kinnear and Josh Lawson in unknown roles. Now The Hollywood Reporter brings news that Nicole Kidman will also be featured in a secret uncredited role for Anchorman: The Legend Continues , and there are rumors that Vince Vaughn and Luke Wilson have also filmed very brief performances at the Atlanta set. The nature of cameos being what they are, with stars able to slip a day or two of shooting inconspicuously into their schedules, i...

Nicole Kidman Braves the London Chill For New Thriller

Nicole Kidman filmed scenes for her upcoming thriller, Before I Go to Sleep , in London yesterday. She continued her understated look for the film, which included wearing minimal makeup and sporting a shorter 'do. Nicole jumped back to work after wrapping up filming for Grace of Monaco earlier this year and premiering her newest project, Stoker , back in March. We spoke with Nicole's Stoker costar Matthew Goode about working with the Oscar-winning actress, and he revealed that she is very down-to-earth. He said, "I was a bit worried about meeting Nicole, she's a huge star. She's completely charming, very funny, and very intelligent, super professional, works very hard, so passionate about doing this project."

Cannes: Which Films Won't Make It to the French Riviera This Year?

With the official lineup yet to be announced -- aside from Baz Luhrmann 's The Great Gatsby -- the 2013 Cannes Film Festival so far is being defined by which films aren't going. In some instances, it's a matter of projects not being done in time. Included in that group are Steve McQueen 's Twelve Years a Slave , starring Michael Fassbender , Brad Pitt and Quvenzhane Wallis ; Lee Daniels ' ensemble White House historical drama The Butler ; and Foxcatcher , Bennett Miller 's high-profile follow-up to Moneyball . PHOTOS: Cannes Awards 2012: Michael Haneke, Mads Mikkelsen and 'Beyond the Hills' Nor is Spike Jonze 's Her believed to be finished; ditto for John Wells ' August: Osage County , based on Tracy Letts ' Pulitzer Prize-winning play and starring Meryl Streep , Julia Roberts , Ewan McGregor and Benedict Cumberbatch . Cannes, considering its South of France environs, would have been a natural fit for the world premiere of Grace of Mo...