Thursday 24 November 2022 12:59 AM Nicole Kidman makes history as the first Australian to win American Film ... trends now
Homegrown Hollywood superstar Nicole Kidman will receive a Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute next year.
The 55-year-old star, who was raised in Sydney, will be the first Australian to be awarded the prize.
Previous recipients include legendary heavyweights in world cinema like Jane Fonda, George Clooney, Robert de Niro, Al Pacino and Meryl Streep.
Homegrown Hollywood superstar Nicole Kidman will receive a Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute next year Pictured: Nicole on the red carpet in 2020
The prize will be presented to the The Hours Oscar winner on June 10 in a star-studded special ceremony in Los Angeles reports Variety.
Awarded by the AFI Board of Trustees, the Institute's prize, next to an Oscar, is amongst filmdom's highest honours.
Announcing the news to her stories on Thursday, Nicole posted a glamorous picture with the caption: 'What an honour! Thank you to the American Film Institute.
Nicole announces her amazing honour on her social media Thursday (pictured)
'And to all who have been a part of this journey,' she continued.
'Looking forward to seeing you in June.'
The AFI's chair, film producer Kathleen Kennedy, gushed with praise for Nicole in making the official announcement.
'Nicole Kidman has enchanted for decades with her daring artistry and the glamour of a screen icon,' she said.
