Babygirl star Nicole Kidman reveals why she's involved in so many projects right now

Nicole Kidman is booked and busy, and there's a very specific reason for that.

The 57-year-old has been a Hollywood icon for decades, and while some of her peers are slowing down or taking breaks, she has starred in several high-profile projects with more on the horizon.

In 2024, the Oscar-winning actor appeared in the Netflix comedy A family affair next to Zac Efron. Your upcoming erotic thriller, Baby girlis already causing a stir ahead of its Christmas Day release as it centers on an affair between a CEO, played by Kidman, and her intern.

The Australian icon is also leaving his mark on the TV industry. In January, she starred in the limited drama series Expats and she somehow found the time to be part of the ensemble cast in Netflix's mystery drama The perfect couple. Speaking of Netflix, that Moulin Rouge The actor also has a speaking role in the streaming service's animated film Bannedwhich will be released next month.

Nicole Kidman is involved in several projects this year.

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And that's not all – Kidman is also returning to the Paramount+ series lioness for Season 2, which returned on October 27th.

When asked why she is currently in so many projects, Kidman replied diversity She has thought about taking a break from work, but the sheer amount of opportunities available to her has convinced her to continue as the projects will create jobs for people.

“There are so many opportunities to be of service to the people who come and to use what I have and can do for people like (Baby girl Writer and director) Helena (Reijn),” she told the outlet. “It's very hard for me to say, 'Okay, I'm just going to take care of myself,' because it's so important to me to take care of other people.”

She added: “I think, 'I can create more work for people.' “I can create jobs for people.” And besides, I love it. I have the passion. I just have to take care of my body. I wish I had superpowers because I would like to be everywhere.

“I've dreamed of this since I was a little girl. I love what I do, so I'll just do my best and then not go out. I'm going home to be with my family. We do things together. I don't go to nightclubs.

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