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You want to take some responsibility for you choices so that it sets the groundwork for that next generation of actresses.

Nicole Kidman

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Nicole Kidman
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: June 20
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Nicole Mary Kidman
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I don't believe in having body doubles for a film.
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