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Nicole Kidman Earns Golden Globes Nod for Bold Role in ‘Babygirl

The provocative erotic thriller, directed by Halina Reijn, explores power, identity, and vulnerability in modern relationships.

  • Nicole Kidman has been nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance in the upcoming film 'Babygirl,' set to release in the U.S. on Christmas Day.
  • Directed by Halina Reijn, the movie features Kidman as Romy Mathis, a high-powered CEO navigating a risky affair with a younger intern, played by Harris Dickinson.
  • The film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, has been praised for its fearless exploration of taboo dynamics and earned Kidman the Best Actress award at Venice.
  • Reijn, known for her collaborative and provocative approach, drew inspiration from 1980s and 1990s erotic thrillers while modernizing the genre with themes of gender, power, and identity.
  • Kidman has described the role as one of her most complex and rewarding, crediting Reijn's unique direction for pushing her into new creative territory.
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