40 of the most daring outfits Nicole Kidman has worn over the last 30 years

Gabbi ShawSep 7, 2021, 21:40 IST

Nicole Kidman attends the 90th Annual Academy Awards in March 2018.Dan MacMedan/WireImage/Getty Images

Over the last four decades, Nicole Kidman has provided us with dozens of iconic looks.
Kidman has never been afraid to take a risk, as evidenced by these 40 style moments.
From backless gowns to giant parrots, here are some of her most daring outfits.

Kidman has always made bold style choices, as shown by this cream-on-white ensemble at the Cannes Film Festival in 1992.

Nicole Kidman at the 45th Cannes Film Festival for the film "Far and Away," directed by Ron Howard on May 17, 1992. Pool BENAINOUS/DUCLOS/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

Kidman channeled a flamenco dancer with this ruffled hot pink dress at a May 1995 screening of "To Die For."

Kidman at the Cannes Film Festival for a screening of "To Die For" on May 20, 1995. Eric Robert/Sygma/Sygma via Getty Images

One month later, in June 1995, Kidman shined bright like a disco ball at the "Batman Forever" premiere.

Kidman at the "Batman Forever" premiere on June 9, 1995. Barry King/WireImage/Getty Images

Her 1997 Oscars dress proved she was willing to take risks - not many can pull off a silk dress this color.

Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise arrive at the 69th Academy Awards on March 24, 1997. Kevin Mazur Archive/WireImage/Getty Images

Kidman paired a black see-through top with this patterned fringed skirt for the premiere of "The Peacemaker" in September 1997.

Nicole Kidman at the premiere of "The Peacemaker" on September 22, 1997. Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Kidman was the picture of '90s glam with this almost entirely backless, oxblood matching set at the premiere of "Eyes Wide Shut" in July 1999.

Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise at the premiere of their new movie "Eyes Wide Shut" on July 13, 1999. David Keeler/Online USA, Inc./Getty Images; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc./Getty Images

Kidman rocked a similarly backless top at the premiere of "Mission: Impossible 2" in May 2000.

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman during the "Mission: Impossible 2" premiere on May 18, 2000. S. Granitz/WireImage/Getty Images

For the Australian premiere of the film that same month, she wore a floor-length leather dress.

Nicole Kidman arrives for the premiere of the film "Mission Impossible 2" on May 30, 2000, in Sydney, Australia. Peter Carrette Archive/Getty Images

She wore this almost entirely sheer black dress at the premiere of "The Others" in August 2001.

Nicole Kidman arrives at the premiere of her movie "The Others." Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images

At the 2001 Hollywood Film Festival Gala Awards later that month, Kidman wore an ornate gold belt on her stomach.

Nicole Kidman at the Hollywood Film Festival Gala Awards on August 6, 2001. Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty Images

Kidman vamped it up in this black velvet off-the-shoulder gown with a plunging neckline in February 2002.

Nicole Kidman attends the after-party for the BAFTAs on February 24th, 2002. Dave Bennett/Getty Images

Kidman's dress at the 2002 SAG Awards in March resembled a tuxedo vest, without the accompanying shirt or jacket.

Nicole Kidman during the 8th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on March 10, 2002. SGranitz/WireImage/Getty Images

The "Moulin Rouge" star boldly mixed patterned tights, a gray suede belt, and a collared dress in October 2002.

Nicole Kidman attends the 9th Annual Premiere Women in Hollywood Luncheon on October 16, 2002. Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images

Kidman wore a lingerie-inspired slip dress to the 2003 Critics' Choice Awards in January of that year.

Nicole Kidman attends the 8th Annual Critics' Choice Awards on January 17, 2003. Robert Mora/Getty Images

For the 2003 Met Gala in April, she wore this semi-sheer, sparkly, one-shoulder gown and giant diamond earrings.

Nicole Kidman arrives for the "Goddess: Costume Institute Benefit Gala" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art April 28, 2003. Mark Mainz/Getty Images

Kidman wore a shimmery black suit at the September 2003 premiere of "The Human Stain."

Kidman on September 10, 2003. Theo Wargo/WireImage for Miramax Films/Getty Images

The "Cold Mountain" star once again opted for an entirely backless dress, this time a black one, for a November 2003 event.

Nicole Kidman attends the 2003 Presentation of the 18th Annual American Cinematheque Award on November 14, 2003. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

There's a lot happening with this navy suit and white frilly top Kidman wore to a December 2003 party.

Actress Nicole Kidman arrives at the after party for "Cold Mountain" December 9, 2003 in New York City. Peter Kramer/Getty Images

She wore another suit - this time a white-and-gold one with an exaggerated collar and belt - for a "Cold Mountain" premiere that same month.

Nicole Kidman attends the "Cold Mountain" premiere on December 14, 2003. Justin Goff\UK Press via Getty Images

Kidman paired sequins and mesh paneling at the 2004 Golden Globes.

Nicole Kidman attends the 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 25, 2004. Carlo Allegri/Getty Images

The following month at the Academy Awards, she wore an icy blue strapless dress with a feathered hem.

Nicole Kidman during the 76th Annual Academy Awards on February 29, 2004. SGranitz/WireImage/Getty Images

In January 2005, Kidman wore a peacock-inspired dress to the Golden Globes.

Nicole Kidman arrives at the 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 16, 2005. Carlo Allegri/Getty Images

Kidman's 2007 Academy Awards dress with the giant bow at the neckline remains one of her most iconic looks.

Nicole Kidman attends the 79th Annual Academy Awards on February 25, 2007. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

She returned to the metallics in December 2007 with this shiny silver suit.

Nicole Kidman arrives at the Australian premiere of "The Golden Compass" on December 16, 2007. Gaye Gerard/Getty Images

At a February 2008 press conference, Kidman managed to combine lace, mesh, and feathers in a single dress.

Nicole Kidman attends "The Golden Compass" press conference on February 20, 2008. Jun Sato/WireImage/Getty Images

Once again, Kidman proved she loves a backless dress at the Academy of Country Music Awards in April 2009.

Nicole Kidman arrives at the 44th Academy of Country Music Awards on April 5, 2009. Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Kidman wore a mauve dress with a matching capelet at a screening of "Nine" in December 2009.

Nicole Kidman arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere "Nine" at Mann Village Theatre on December 9, 2009 in Westwood, California. Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Kidman channeled a circus ringmaster at the 2010 Academy of Country Music Awards.

Nicole Kidman waves at the 45th Academy of Country Music Awards on April 18, 2010. Frazer Harrison/ACMA2010/Getty Images

In June 2011, she mixed a green velvet/brown sheer dress with periwinkle heels at the CMT Music Awards.

Nicole Kidman attends the 2011 CMT Music Awards on June 8, 2011. Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Kidman pulled out all the stops for Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse in November 2012.

Nicole Kidman attends the Swisse marquee on Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 3, 2012. Don Arnold/WireImage/Getty Images

Kidman walked the Golden Globes red carpet with her husband, Keith Urban, in this black dress with a sheer corset bodice and bronze bees in January 2013.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban arrive at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 13, 2013. Kevork Djansezian/NBC/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

Kidman's 2013 Oscars dress shimmered and shined down the red carpet that February.

Nicole Kidman arrives at the Oscars on February 24, 2013. Jason Merritt/Getty Images

She arrived at the premiere of "The Railway Man" in September 2013 in this suit with strategically placed lace cutouts.

Nicole Kidman arrives at "The Railway Man" premiere during the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2013. George Pimentel/WireImage/Getty Images

One doesn't know where to look on Kidman's sequined and lace blue gown at Cannes in May 2014.

Nicole Kidman attends the Opening Ceremony Dinner Arrivals at the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2014 in Cannes, France. Pascal Le Segretain/WireImage/Getty Images

She wore a white gown that featured a large black bird for an awards ceremony in November 2015.

Nicole Kidman attends the Evening Standard Theatre Awards at The Old Vic Theatre on November 22, 2015. Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images

At the 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards in April, Kidman wore this busy dress with sheer sleeves and butterflies.

Nicole Kidman attends the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards on April 3, 2016. John Shearer/WireImage/Getty Images

Kidman looked like a celestial goddess at the 2016 Met Gala in this dress adorned with the moon and stars.

Nicole Kidman attends the Met Gala on May 2, 2016. John Shearer/Getty Images

Kidman's black dress at the 2016 Critics' Choice Awards had both a large cutout and a dramatic slit.

Nicole Kidman attends the 22nd Annual Critics' Choice Awards on December 11, 2016. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Kidman's dress at the 2017 SAG Awards in January featured a plunging neckline and a parrot on each shoulder.

Nicole Kidman attends the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 29, 2017. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

The star returned to dramatic bows for the 2018 Academy Awards.

Nicole Kidman attends the 90th Annual Academy Awards on March 4, 2018. Dan MacMedan/WireImage/Getty Images

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