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Hollywood star Nicole Kidman is one of the most enigmatic and desirable actors in the industry. Having done a gamut of films in different genres that have showcased both her beauty and her talent as a star, Kidman is widely considered to be one of Hollywood’s most bankable celebrities among her contemporaries.

Hollywood star Nicole Kidman

The Oscar winner’s next big appearance will see her reprising her role as Atlanna in Aquaman 2 which is set to release in December 2023. While fans of Kidman eagerly await the actor’s presence in the film, here is some intriguing and unknown trivia about the celebrity that will surprise audiences.

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6 Facts About Nicole Kidman That Fans May Not Know1. Nicole Kidman Suffers From Lepidopterophobia

However much we claim to know our favorite stars inside out, there is always something that surprises us about an aspect of their personality. Oscar winner Nicole Kidman revealed an interesting fact about her personal life when she admitted to fans that she suffered from a condition called Lepidopterophobia which is a strange fear of moths and butterflies. The Hours star as reported by IMDb, confessed and said,

“It’s so bizarre, I’m not scared of snakes or spiders. But I’m scared of butterflies. There is something eerie about them. Something weird! I jump out of planes, I could be covered in cockroaches, I do all sorts of things, but I just don’t like the feel of butterflies’ bodies.”

Nicole Kidman has a phobia for moths and butterflies

This piece of information was something that audiences had no clue about and one that gave them a little more of an insight into Kidman’s personality.

2. Nicole Kidman Has A Hawaiian Name

Nicole Kidman with her parents

Another interesting fact about Nicole Kidman was that she was 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 in Hawaii when her parents were temporarily in the USA on student visas. The Moulin Rouge star also has a Hawaiian name Hōkūlani which means heavenly star. It was inspired by a 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 elephant 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 around the same time at the Honolulu Zoo. Having been 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 in the American state of Hawaii to Australian parents, Kidman holds dual citizenship in Australia and the United States.

3. Her First American Movie Was Days Of Thunder With Tom Cruise

Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise in Days Of Thunder

Nicole Kidman first started creating ripples with her performance in the Australian thriller Dead Calm in which she held her own amongst a big star-studded Australian cast. This was also the time that she caught the eye of Tom Cruise, who was then interested in casting her in his film Days Of Thunder. This would eventually become The Big Little Lies actor’s first American movie after which there was no looking back. Eventually, Kidman went on to marry her co-star Tom Cruise in a marriage that lasted a decade before the couple called it quits.

4. Nicole Kidman Quit High School To Pursue Acting

Nicole Kidman in Dead Calm

Sometimes, the riskiest decisions turn out to be the best ones and Nicole Kidman is a standing example of that. The Hollywood star who began her career in her home country Australia, quit her education at the age of 16 to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Her first film was Bush Christmas in 1983 which went on to become one of the favorite holiday movies in the country. Kidman’s big break came in 1989 with the thriller film Dead Calm and the miniseries Bangkok Hilton, which then catapulted her into Hollywood.

5. Nicole Kidman Voiced Norma Jean In Happy Feet

Nicole Kidman voiced the part of Norma Jean in Happy Feet

While Nicole Kidman has been associated with roles that are intense, dramatic, and challenging, the Eyes Wide Shut star has also taken a departure from these characters to dabble in some fun parts. Kidman was the voice behind the sprightly and cheerful penguin Norma Jean, a pivotal character in the popular animated feature Happy Feet. The Australian star had a minor role in Happy Feet 2 as well but it was her memorable and entertaining performance in the first film that made her a fan favorite.

6. The Wicked Witch In The Wizard Of Oz Inspired Nicole Kidman To Take Up Theater

Nicole Kidman performs in a stage production of The Blue Room

When Nicole Kidman first saw The Wizard of Oz, it wasn’t the character of Dorothy or Glinda the Good Witch that she fell in love with and idolized but the Wicked Witch of the West who left a lasting impression on her. Kidman who first saw the play as a young teenager wanting to make it big, was stunned by theater actor Margaret Hamilton’s performance as the Wicked Witch. Hamilton’s command over the character inspired the Dead Calm star to pursue her dream of acting through the medium of theater. That’s exactly what Kidman did by appearing in stage productions throughout her time in school until she dropped out to give acting her full attention.