Nicole Kidman turns 49! Can you really, actually believe that?

As the gorgeous Australian actor almost hits the half century, we look back at her most amazing roles in Hollywood. (REUTERS)

Updated on: Jun 20, 2016 6:09 PM IST

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As the gorgeous Australian actor almost hits the half century, we look back at her most amazing roles in Hollywood. (REUTERS)

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1. Ada Monroe in Cold Mountain (2003): Set during the days of American Civil War, Kidman plays the role of Ada Monroe. The movie tells of her journey of reunion with her sweetheart played by Jude Law.

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2. Becca Corbett in Rabbit Hole (2010): Rabbit Hole is a drama showcasing the hardships of a couple after the death of their four year old baby. Nicole as Becca and Aaron Eckhart as Howie brilliantly epict their grief and how it hampers their life.

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3. Virginia Woolf in The Hours (2002): Nicole’s take as Virginia Woolf was a memorable one and her look was beyond doubt perfect for her part. She won several accolades for her role as the writer including an Academy Award.

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4. Alice Harford in Eyes Wide Shut (1999): The then hottest Hollywood couple, Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise starred in the movie together and the rest is history. Kidman’s aggressive and rowdy Alice was beyond gorgeous.

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5. Evelyn Stoker in Stoker (2013): Nobody else could have played the unstable and dicey Evelyn Stoker as well as Nicole. With a plot to look out for, Nicole gives one of her best performances in this movie.

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6. Satine in Moulin Rogue! (2001): The role of Satine earned Nicole an Oscar nomination. She looked ethereal in the beautiful movie opposite Ewan McGregor.

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7. Grace Stewart in The Others (2001): Romance and drama aside, Kidman’s made a wise choice with this movie which dealt with the supernatural.

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8. Charlotte Bless in The Paperboy (2012): Nicole Kidman as the sensuous and whacky Charlotte was something we had never seen. The movie was mediocre but Kidman was incredibly energetic and beautiful.

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9. Suzzane Stone Maretto in To Die For (1995): A weather girl willing to do anything to reach the peak of fame, Kidman as Suzzane was sexy and dark.

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10. Anna in The Birth (2004): Nicole played the role of a widow moving on with her life when a 10 year old comes to her claiming to be her dead husband, taking her through an unexpected journey.