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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Nicole Kidman Returns to Cannes After 8 Years to Receive Prestigious Award</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">After an eight-year absence from the Cannes Film Festival, Nicole Kidman has made a strong return. She came not to promote a film, but to receive an important <span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">award</span>. The Oscar-winning actress was <span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">selected to receive</span> the Women in Motion Award. This award recognizes women in film who have made a big impact on empowering other women, both in movies and in life.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>A Purpose-Driven Comeback</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Kidman walked the red carpet. She <span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">expressed</span>&nbsp;her joy while on the red carpet.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">&ldquo;So happy to be here supporting Women in Motion and being supportive of women&rsquo;s voices in cinema,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;Everyone here tonight is incredibly supportive of that mission. I&rsquo;m just an advocate and want to keep pushing forward with my pledge from 2017. It&rsquo;s not over.&rdquo;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Women in Motion Award, first introduced at Cannes in 2015, honors women whose careers have enhanced the status and visibility of women in the film industry. Past recipients include icons such as Jane Fonda, Viola Davis, Salma Hayek, and Michelle Yeoh.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>A Pledge That Made a Difference</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In 2017, Kidman publicly pledged to work with more female directors. Since then, she has collaborated with <strong>27 women filmmakers</strong> &mdash; a bold step in an industry where opportunities for female directors are still scarce.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Despite growing awareness, only <strong>seven of the 22 films</strong> in Cannes&rsquo; main competition this year are directed by women &mdash; a statistic Kidman finds frustratingly low.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">&ldquo;When I first made that vow in 2017, only 4% of top-grossing movies were directed by women. Today, that number has grown to 13.6%. It's progress, but it's still incredibly low,&rdquo; she emphasized.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Why Nicole Kidman?</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Since making her pledge, Kidman has championed numerous projects helmed by women. These include:</p>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><em>Destroyer</em> with Karyn Kusama</li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><em>Babygirl</em> with Halina Reijn</li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><em>Holland, Michigan</em>, with Mimi Cave</li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><em>Expats</em> with Lulu Wang</li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><em>The Undoing</em> and <em>The Perfect Couple</em> with Susanne Bier</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">The upcoming <em>Margo&rsquo;s Got Money Troubles</em>, directed by Dearbhla Walsh, Kate Herron, and Alice Seabright</li>
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<p class="MsoNormal">She reflected on the emotional weight of seeing first-time directors she supported get the opportunity to direct future projects.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">&ldquo;To see the emotion in people getting those opportunities &mdash; that&rsquo;s what it&rsquo;s all about,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;At this stage in my life, to have that purpose and commitment is what pulls me through.&rdquo;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Beyond the Camera, Kidman&rsquo;s &nbsp;Advocacy</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Kidman&rsquo;s advocacy isn&rsquo;t limited to cinema. As a <strong>Goodwill Ambassador for both UNICEF and UN Women</strong>, she has spent decades promoting the rights of women and children around the globe. Her work off-screen has made her a respected voice for equality and social justice.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Looking Ahead</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">While she continues to seek powerful acting roles, Kidman is equally committed to supporting young, experimental filmmakers.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t want to play it safe,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;I want to experiment. And these young filmmakers keep saying, &lsquo;Come and experiment with me.&rsquo; That&rsquo;s where the magic happens.&rdquo;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">With her continued efforts, Nicole Kidman isn&rsquo;t just changing the narrative on screen, she&rsquo;s helping reshape the filmmaking industry.</p>
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