With her long limbs and model-like stature, Nicole Kidman has the body for fashion. Over the past twenty years, the Australian actress’s style has remained consistent: She often chooses long, body-skimming dresses, high or straight necklines, and designer labels. While her wardrobe has become more sparkly since her 2006 marriage to Keith Urban, Kidman has shied away from over-the-top plunging necklines and high hemlines, opting for more modest ensembles than many of her Hollywood counterparts. But in the actress’s case, modest doesn’t mean boring — during her recent stint as Cannes Film Festival judge, Kidman fulfilled her red-carpet duties in a slew of show-stopping gowns from Christian Dior, Chanel, Giorgio Armani, and more. Take a look back at the Aussie’s style, from her wild-haired Tom Cruise days to the present, in her look book.
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August 1, 2017Where: At the premiere of 'Top of the Lake: China Girl' in Sydney. Photo: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images
July 25, 2017Where: At the HBO 'Big Little Lies' FYC in Los Angeles. Photo: 2017 FilmMagic
June 7, 2017Where: At the CMT Music Awards in Nashville. Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images For CMT
May 25, 2017Where: At the amfAR Gala Cannes. Photo: Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images
March 25, 2017Where: At the Swisse Wellness 'Power Your Passion' Event in Melbourne. What: Dress by Marchesa. Photo: Nicole Cleary/Getty I...March 25, 2017Where: At the Swisse Wellness 'Power Your Passion' Event in Melbourne. What: Dress by Marchesa. Photo: Nicole Cleary/Getty Images
March 4, 2017Where: At the Goldene Kamera in Hamburg, Germany. Photo: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
February 6, 2017Where: At the Academy Awards Nominee Luncheon in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
January 4, 2017Where: In New York City. What: Outfit by Michael Kors Collection.
Photo: Robert Kamau/GC Images
November 16, 2016Where: At the 'Lion' premiere at Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Photo: 2016 D Dipasupil
November 2, 2016Where: At the County Music Awards in Nashville. What: Dress by Gucci. Photo: 2016 Getty Images
October 24, 2016Where: At the InStyle Awards in Los Angeles. Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
October 12, 2016Where:At the 'Lion' American Express Gala screening during the BFI London Film Festival. Photo: Samir Hussein/WireImage
October 9, 2016Where: At the Mill Valley Film Festival Tribute. Photo: Kelly Sullivan/Getty Images
July 15, 2016Where: At Swisse promotional event in Shanghai. Photo: VCG/Getty Images
June 8, 2016Where: At the CMT Music Awards in Nashville, TN. What: Dress by Michael Kors. Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images
April 3, 2016Where: At the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. What: Dress by Alexander McQueen. Photo: Rick Diamond/ACM2016/Getty Im...April 3, 2016Where: At the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. What: Dress by Alexander McQueen. Photo: Rick Diamond/ACM2016/Getty Images
February 21, 2016Where: At the WhatsOnStage Awards in London. What: Dress by Gucci. Photo: David M. Benett/Getty Images
November 22, 2015Where: At the Evening Standard Theatre Awards in London. Photo: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images
November 3, 2015Where: At the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards in London. Photo: David M. Benett/Getty Images
September 16, 2015Where: At the OMEGA Her Time Gala Dinner in Milan. Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images
June 16th, 2015Where: At the Lucy Awards in Los Angeles. What: Dress by Nina Ricci. Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic
June 10, 2015Where: At the Country Music Awards in Nashville. What: Top and trousers by Balenciaga. Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
February 6, 2015Where: At the Queen of the Desert premiere during the Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany. Photo: Pascal L...February 6, 2015Where: At the Queen of the Desert premiere during the Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
November 5, 2014Where: At the CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: 2014 Getty Images
October 22, 2014Where: At China Fashion Chic during Shanghai Fashion Week 2015 Spring/Summer. Photo: 2014 ChinaFotoPress
June 13, 2014Where: At the Celebrate Life Ball in Melbourne, Australia. Photo: Scott Barbour/2014 Getty Images
June 4, 2014Where: At the CMT Music awards in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Michael Loccisano/2014 Getty Images
September 12, 2013 Where: At the Calvin Klein Collection spring 2014 after party in New York City. Photo: Mike Pont/2013 Mike Pont
September 12, 2013Where: On her way to the Calvin Klein spring 2014 show in New York City. What: Shoes by Nicholas Kirkwood.
Photo: ESBP/Star ...September 12, 2013Where: On her way to the Calvin Klein spring 2014 show in New York City. What: Shoes by Nicholas Kirkwood.
Photo: ESBP/Star Max/2013 Star Max
September 6, 2013Where: At The Railway Man premiere during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada. Photo: Alberto E. Rodrig...September 6, 2013Where: At The Railway Man premiere during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada. Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/2013 Getty Images
June 5, 2013Where: At the 2013 CMT Music awards in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Jason Merritt/2013 Getty Images
May 26, 2013Where: At the Closing Ceremony of The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.
Photo: Dominique Charriau/2013 Dominique ...May 26, 2013Where: At the Closing Ceremony of The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.
Photo: Dominique Charriau/2013 Dominique Charriau
May 25, 2013Where: At the Premiere of 'La Venus A La Fourrure' at The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. Photo: Tony Barson/20...May 25, 2013Where: At the Premiere of 'La Venus A La Fourrure' at The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. Photo: Tony Barson/2013 Tony Barson
May 19, 2013Where: At the Premiere of 'Inside Llewyn Davis' at The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. Photo: Danny Martindale/...May 19, 2013Where: At the Premiere of 'Inside Llewyn Davis' at The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. Photo: Danny Martindale/2013 Danny Martindale
May 15, 2013Where: On stage during the Opening Ceremony of the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/2...May 15, 2013Where: On stage during the Opening Ceremony of the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/2013 Getty Images
March 23, 2013Where: At the Omega Gala 'La Nuit Enchantee' in Vienna, Austria. Photo: Dominik Bindl/2013 Getty Images
February 24, 2013Where: At the Oscars in Hollywood, California.
Photo: Jason Merritt/2013 Getty Images
February 17, 2013Where: At a special screening of Stoker in London, England. Photo: Gareth Cattermole/2013 Getty Images
February 10, 2013Where: At the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Jon Kopaloff/2013 Jon Kopaloff
January 27, 2013Where: At the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Frazer Harrison/2013 Getty Images
January 13, 2013Where: At the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Steve Granitz/2013 Steve Granitz
November 3, 2012Where: At the Swisse Marquee at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia. Photo: Mark Metcalfe/2012 Getty Images
September 23, 2012Where: With her husband Keith Urban at the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California.
Photo: Frazer Harris...September 23, 2012Where: With her husband Keith Urban at the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California.
Photo: Frazer Harrison/2012 Getty Images
July 28, 2012Where: At the launch of OMEGA House in London, England. Photo: Mike Marsland/2012 Mike Marsland
May 25, 2012Where: At the photocall of 'Hemingway & Gellhorn' at the 65th Cannes film festival in Cannes, France. Photo: ALBERTO PIZZOLI/20...May 25, 2012Where: At the photocall of 'Hemingway & Gellhorn' at the 65th Cannes film festival in Cannes, France. Photo: ALBERTO PIZZOLI/2012 AFP
May 24, 2012Where: At the 'The Paperboy' premiere during the 65th Annual Cannes in Cannes, France.
Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/2012 Getty Im...May 24, 2012Where: At the 'The Paperboy' premiere during the 65th Annual Cannes in Cannes, France.
Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/2012 Getty Images
April 1, 2012Where: At the 47th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: Jason Merritt/2012 Getty Images
March 5, 2012Where: With Anna Wintour at the Tod's Signature Cocktail as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. Photo: Eric Ryan/2012 Eri...March 5, 2012Where: With Anna Wintour at the Tod's Signature Cocktail as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. Photo: Eric Ryan/2012 Eric Ryan
January 27, 2012Where: At the Australian Academy Of Cinema And Television Arts' 1st Annual Awards in West Hollywood, California. Photo: Frazer ...January 27, 2012Where: At the Australian Academy Of Cinema And Television Arts' 1st Annual Awards in West Hollywood, California. Photo: Frazer Harrison/2012 Getty Images
January 15, 2012Where: With Keith Urban at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Jason Merritt/2012 Getty Im...January 15, 2012Where: With Keith Urban at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Jason Merritt/2012 Getty Images
November 9, 2011Where: With Keith Urban at the 45th annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee.
Photo: Michael Loccisano/2011 Getty Images
November 8, 2011Where: At the 59th Annual BMI Country Awards in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Jason Kempin/2011 Getty Images
July 9, 2011Where: At the BAFTA Brits To Watch event in Los Angeles, California.
Photo: Kevork Djansezian/2011 Getty Images
May 22, 2011Where: With Keith Urban at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: Isaac Brekken/2011 Getty Images
April 3, 2011Where: At the 46th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: Jason Merritt/2011 Getty Images
February 27, 2011Where: At the 83rd Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California. Photo: Jason Merritt/2011 Getty Images
February 26, 2011Where: At the Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California. Photo: GABRIEL BOUYS/2011 AFP
February 13, 2011Where: At The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Jason Merritt/2011 Getty Images
January 16, 2011Where: Arriving at the 68th annual Golden Globe awards in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: ROBYN BECK/2011 AFP
December 2, 2010Where: At the premiere of 'Rabbit Hole' in New York City. Photo: Charles Eshelman/2010 Charles Eshelman
April 18, 2010Where: At the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: Frazer Harrison/ACMA2010/2010 Getty Images
January 31, 2010Where: At the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Jason Merritt/2010 Getty Images
December 3, 2009Where: At the World Premiere of 'Nine' at Odeon Leicester Square in London, England. Photo: Chris Jackson/2009 Getty Images
November 22, 2009Where: With Keith Urban at the '2009 American Music Awards' in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Gregg DeGuire/2009 Gregg DeGuir...November 22, 2009Where: With Keith Urban at the '2009 American Music Awards' in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Gregg DeGuire/2009 Gregg DeGuire
November 11, 2009Where: At the 43rd Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee.
Photo: Frederick Breedon/2009 Getty Images
October 7, 2009Where: Visiting the OMEGA flagship boutique in New York City. Photo: Jason Kempin/2009 Getty Images
December 2, 2008Where: At the 'Australia' premiere in Madrid,Spain.
Photo: Fotonoticias/2008 Fotonoticias
December 2, 2008Where: With Keith Urban and their baby visiting the Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais in Paris, France. Photo: Lorenzo Santin...December 2, 2008Where: With Keith Urban and their baby visiting the Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais in Paris, France. Photo: Lorenzo Santini/2008 Lorenzo Santini
December 1, 2008Where: At the Paris Premiere of 'Australia' at Gaumont Marignan cinema in Paris, France. Photo: Julien Hekimian/2008 Getty Imag...December 1, 2008Where: At the Paris Premiere of 'Australia' at Gaumont Marignan cinema in Paris, France. Photo: Julien Hekimian/2008 Getty Images
November 24, 2008Where: At the New York premiere of 'Australia' in New York City. Photo: Brad Barket/2008 Getty Images
November 12, 2008Where: At the 42nd Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Bryan Bedder/2008 Getty Images
May 18, 2008Where: At the 43rd annual Academy Of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: Charley Gallay/2008 Getty Images
April 14, 2008Where: At the 2008 CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee.
Photo: Jon Kopaloff/2008 Jon Kopaloff
February 20, 2008Where: At a press conference promoting 'The Golden Compass' at the Peninsula Tokyo on in Tokyo, Japan.
Photo: Junko Kimura/200...February 20, 2008Where: At a press conference promoting 'The Golden Compass' at the Peninsula Tokyo on in Tokyo, Japan.
Photo: Junko Kimura/2008 Getty Images
November 27, 2007Where: With Keith Urban at the world premiere of 'The Golden Compass' in London, England. Photo: Dave Hogan/2007 Getty I...November 27, 2007Where: With Keith Urban at the world premiere of 'The Golden Compass' in London, England. Photo: Dave Hogan/2007 Getty Images
November 7, 2007Where: With her husband Keith Urban at the Sommet Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Photo: Bryan Bedder/2007 Getty Images
October 5, 2007Where: At New Line Cinema's 40th Anniversary celebration in New York City. Photo: Bryan Bedder/2007 Getty Images
March 31, 2007Where: At the 20th Annual Kid's Choice Awards in Westwood, California. Photo: Frazer Harrison/2007 Getty Images
February 25, 2007Where: At the 79th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California. Photo: Frazer Harrison/2007 Getty Images
May 2, 2005Where: At the Chanel Costume Institute Gala Opening at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Photo: Lawrence Lucier
April 20, 2005Where: At the Vanity Fair party for the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. Photo: Evan Agostini/2005 Getty Images
January 16, 2005Where: At the 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles, Calfornia. Photo: SGranitz
September 8, 2004Where: At the 2004 Venice Film Festival in Venice Lido, Italy. Photo: J. Vespa
February 29, 2004Where: At the 76th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California. Photo: Vince Bucci/2004 Getty Images
January 25, 2004Where: At the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: ROBYN BECK/2004 AFP
December 14, 2003Where: At the UK Royal Charity Premiere of 'Cold Mountain' in London. Photo: Dave Hogan/2003 Getty Images
December 25, 2003Where: At the film premiere of 'Cold Mountain' in New York City. Photo: Evan Agostini/2003 Getty Images
December 7, 2003Where: At the 'Cold Mountain' Los Angeles Premiere. Photo: SGranitz
November 14, 2003Where: At the 18th Annual American Cinematheque Award Honoring Nicole Kidman in Beverly Hills, California.
Photo: J. Vespa
September 7, 2003Where: At the 2003 Toronto International Film Festival. Photo: James Devaney
March 23, 2003Where: At the 75th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California. Photo: Bob Riha Jr
February 9, 2003Where: At the premier for the film The Hours at the 53rd Berlin Film Festival in Berlin, Germany. Photo: Jon Furniss/2003 Getty...February 9, 2003Where: At the premier for the film The Hours at the 53rd Berlin Film Festival in Berlin, Germany. Photo: Jon Furniss/2003 Getty Images
January 19, 2003Where: At the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California.
Photo: Dan MacMedan
January 17, 2003Where: At the 8th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Gregg DeGuire
October 16, 2002Where: At 9th Annual Premiere Magazine 'Women In Hollywood' Luncheon in Beverly Hills, California.
Photo: Gregg DeGuire
October 9, 2002Where: With Heath Ledger and Naomi Watts at the "The Ring" Premiere in California. Photo: Gregg DeGuire
March 24, 2002Where: At the 2002 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted in Beverly Hills, California.
Photo: Tony Barson Archive
March 10, 2002Where: At the 8th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in California. Photo: SGranitz/?2002 WireImage All Rights Reserved
February 24, 2002Where: At the After-Party for the BAFTA awards in London. Photo: Dave Benett/2002 Getty Images
January 20, 2002Where: With her father at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Gregg DeGuire
January 17, 2002Where: With Russell Crowe at a party for the movie 'Party Girl' in Park City, Utah. Photo: Fred Hayes
May 1, 2001Where: At the photocall for the film 'Moulin Rouge' in Cannes. Photo: Dave Hogan/2001 Getty Images
March 26, 2000Where: At the 72nd Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California. Photo: SCOTT NELSON
November 07, 1999Where: With her husband Tom Cruise at the official opening of Fox Studios Australia in Sydney.
Photo: TORSTEN BLACKWOOD
July 14, 1999Where: With Tom Cruise at the "Eyes Wide Shut" Los Angeles Premiere.
Photo: Steve.Granitz
September 10, 1998Where: At the 1998 John Huston Award honoring Tom Cruise for Artist's Rights in Los Angeles. Photo: Jeff Kravitz
March 24, 1997Where: With Tom Cruise at the 69th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Kevin.Mazur
January 19, 1997Where: With Tom Cruise at the 54th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Steve.Granitz
May 20, 1996Where: At the "Mission: Impossible" Los Angeles Premiere.
Photo: Steve.Granitz
March 25, 1996Where: With Tom Cruise at the 68th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California.
Photo: Jim Smeal
February 12, 1996Where: With Tom Cruise at the premiere of the film 'To Die For' in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Peter Carrette Archive/1996 Getty...February 12, 1996Where: With Tom Cruise at the premiere of the film 'To Die For' in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Peter Carrette Archive/1996 Getty Images
January 23, 1996Where: WithTom Cruise at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills,California. Photo: Kevin.Mazur
March 6, 1996Where: With Tom Cruise at the 2nd Annual Blockbuster Awards. Photo: SGranitz
September 07, 1995Where: At 1995 ShoWest in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: Jeff Kravitz
June 09, 1995Where: With Tom Cruise at the "Batman Forever" Los Angeles Premiere.
Photo: Steve.Granitz
November 9, 1994Where: With Tom Cruise during ''Interview With A Vampire'' Los Angeles Premiere. Photo: Steve.Granitz
March 8, 1994Where: With Tom Cruise at the 20th Annual People's Choice Awards in Culver City, California.
Photo: Jim Smeal
1994Where: With Tom Cruise in Los Angeles,California. Photo: SGranitz
1994Where: With Tom Cruise in Los Angeles, California. Photo: SGranitz
1994Where: With Tom Cruise in Los Angeles, California.
Photo: SGranitz
1994Where: With Tom Cruise in Los Angeles, California.
Photo: SGranitz
September 6, 1993Where: With Tom Cruise at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships at Flushing Meadow Park in New York City.
Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd...September 6, 1993Where: With Tom Cruise at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships at Flushing Meadow Park in New York City.
Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd.
June 28, 1993Where: With Tom Cruise at 'The Firm' Beverly Hills Screening in Beverly Hills, California.
Photo: SGranitz
1993Where: With Tom Cruise in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Barry King
January 23, 1993Where: With Tom Cruise at the Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Barry King
October 22, 1992Where: With Tom Cruise during Herb Ritts Exhibition Opening in West Hollywood, California.
Photo: Jim Smeal
1992Where: With Tom Cruise at Universal Studios Theme Park in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Vinnie Zuffante
September 9, 1992Where: At 1992 ShoWest in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Photo: Jeff Kravitz
1991Where: With Tom Cruise in Kensington, London.
Photo: Dave Benett
1990Where: With Tom Cruise in Los Angeles. Photo: Vinnie Zuffante
December 1983Where: At a photo session to promote the movie 'BMX Bandits' in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Patrick Riviere/1983 Getty Images
December 1983Where: At a photo session to promote the movie 'BMX Bandits' in Sydney, Australia.
Photo: Patrick Riviere/1983 Getty Images
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