Nicole Kidman dazzled in a gold dress as she posed for an impromptu backyard photo shoot before being honored at the AFI Life Achievement Award gala.
The Big Little Lies star, 56, was recognized at the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award gala in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
Ahead of the ceremony, Nicole shared a photo of herself posing in front of her backyard pool while showing off her dramatic look in the sun.
Her sleeveless dress accentuated her figure, with a five-foot train that fell behind her on the red carpet.
Kidman completed the look with a matching gold watch and rings, as well as a pair of pointy black heels.
Nicole Kidman, 56, (pictured) dazzled in a gold dress as she posed for an impromptu backyard photo shoot before being honored at the AFI Life Achievement Award gala on Saturday.
The Australian actress hailed the AFI honor as being “beyond my wildest dreams” when she was announced as the winner last weekend.
“Receiving this award fills me with overwhelming gratitude,” he wrote at the time. “Being the first Australian to be honored in this way leaves me speechless.
Kidman added: “I grew up as a suburban Sydney girl who just wanted to act; Having built a career doing what I love is a blessing beyond my dreams. “I thank the AFI for this incredible honor.”
Ahead of the ceremony, Nicole shared a photo of herself posing in front of her backyard pool while showing off her dramatic look in the sun.
The Big Little Lies star was recognized at the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award gala in Los Angeles. Photographed at the event with her husband Keith Urban.
Nicole was accompanied on the red carpet by her husband Keith, her daughters Faith and Sunday, her niece Lucia and her sister Antonia.
She later shared a photo of herself in one of her first films, 1983’s Bush Christmas.
“This 14 year old girl could never have predicted all the talented people she would work with and the different characters she would play,” she captioned the post.
“I’m so excited to celebrate with so many friends and colleagues on Saturday with @AmericanFilmInstitue xx,” Kidman added.
Kidman had the support of several friends, including Reese Witherspoon, Naomi Watts, Joey King, Morgan Freeman and more.