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Nicole Kidman holds  dual citizenship in  both Australia and  the United States. 

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Standing at 5'11" (180 cm),  Kidman is known  for her tall stature. 

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Kidman was initially cast as  Clarice Starling in "Silence of  the Lambs" (1991) but had  to drop out due to  scheduling conflicts. 

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Kidman is a natural  redhead, although she  often dyes her hair  blonde for film roles. 

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Kidman is a classically  trained pianist and  can play the violin. 

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Kidman has a unique  phobia known as  lepidopterophobia,  which is the fear of  butterflies and moths. 

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Before marrying Keith Urban,  Kidman was engaged  to musician Lenny Kravitz. 

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Kidman has been a  UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador  since 1994, advocating  for children's rights. 

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Kidman's father,  Dr. Antony Kidman, was a  renowned biochemist  and clinical psychologist  in Australia.

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Before pursuing acting,  Kidman had a background  in ballet and considered  becoming a professional  ballerina.