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Nicole Kidman has received the Career Achievement Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards.
The 54-year-old actress became the recipient of the award following her 'truly spot-on' performance in Being the Ricardos, where she takes on the role of iconic comedy actress Lucille Ball.
Festival Chairman Harold Matzner said in a statement: 'On American television there are few classic stars more beloved than Lucille Ball.
Another ne for the trophy cabinet! Nicole Kidman has received the Career Achievement Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards. She is pictured here at the LA premiere of Being The Ricardos
'Rising to the challenge of playing such an iconic talent, Nicole Kidman delivers a truly spot-on performance in capturing both the on-camera comic timing and off-camera bravery that made Lucy an unstoppable force in the 1950s and 60s.
'For this role, in the wake of her many other outstanding performances, we are thrilled to present the prestigious Career Achievement Award to Nicole Kidman.'
Nicole will be presented with the award at the in-person event which is set to take place on January 6th at the Palm Springs Convention Center while the festival which surrounds the awards ceremony will run until Jan 17th.
