Nicole Kidman wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Nicole Kidman has become the first Australian to win the American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Award. The auspicious award has previously been won by actors such as Meryl Streep, Al Pacino and Julie Andrews. The accomplishment recognises her 40-year career. The movie star who grew up in Sydney announced on social media she is deeply honoured to receive the award. Ms Kidman will receive the award during a ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.