Nicole Kidman to receive honorary prize at 2027 César Awards

Nicole Kidman is set to receive an honorary prize at the 2027 César Awards.

The Oscar-winning actress will be presented with an honorary César, the highest award in French cinema, in recognition of her career achievements at the 52nd César Awards at L'Olympia in Paris on 25 February 2027.

In a statement on Thursday, the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma, the French film academy behind the awards, described Kidman as "a Hollywood star and a major figure in auteur cinema" who "has built a career that defies categorisation".

With the honorary award, the French Academy "wish to pay tribute to an actress and producer who has never allowed her status as a star to dictate her artistic choices".

The French Academy have been spotlighting Hollywood talent with the honorary César in recent years. Kidman follows in the footsteps of this year's honouree, Jim Carrey, while recent recipients include Julia Roberts, Christopher Nolan, David Fincher, Cate Blanchett, Robert Redford and George Clooney.

A prolific actress and producer, Kidman has starred in three TV shows - Lioness, Scarpetta and Margot's Got Money Troubles - this year, as well as the long-awaited Practical Magic sequel.

The 2027 César Awards, France's answer to the Oscars, will be hosted by comedian Vincent Dedienne. French actress Léa Seydoux, who is serving as the chair of the awards, will open the ceremony.

The nominations will be announced on 22 January.