Born as Nicole Mary Kidman, the American and Australian actress and producer is professionally known as Nicole Kidman. She received international recognition after starring in “Days of Thunder,” “Far And Away,” and “To Die For.” The versatile actress is also identified as one of the highest-paid actresses.
The Australian-American actress has drawn public attention to her personal life and is a family woman with growing success. So, today let’s learn about Nicole Kidman’s sister Antonia Kidman and her husband.
Antonia Is The Younger Sister Of Nicole Kidman
Antonia Kidman was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in 1970. She is younger than her sister, Nicole Kidman, by three years.
Antonia’s father, Dr. Antony Kidman, was a clinical psychologist and researcher who worked in the University of Technology’s Health Psychology Unit at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney. Unlike her father, Antonia’s mother, Janelle Glenny‘s profession is not disclosed yet.
In contrast to her elder sister, who pursued acting after dropping out of high school, Antonia attended Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College in North Sydney. Not only that, but Nicole Kidman’s sister also completed a post-graduate degree in law in 2019.
The Kidman Sisters Lost Their Father
The Kidman sisters’ parents were happy and content with their marital life. Their family seemed like they have it all. But an unfortunate event hovered upon their happiness.
Nicole and Antonia Kidman’s father unexpectedly died on September 12, 2014. As reported by People, Nicole Kidman’s father, Dr. Antony Kidman, passed away due to a heart attack while visiting Antonia and her family in Singapore.
The Kidman family was in shock and deep grieving by the sudden death of their loved one. Both Antonia and her sister Nicole were incredibly close with their father.
Worked As A Journalist And An Author
As a sister of Nicole Kidman, Antonia Kidman is already the talk of the town. But, at the same time, she is also popular with her own career for being one of the most influential Australian journalists and newscasters.
Nicole Kidman’s sister began her career in journalism as a researcher at the Nine Network’s Today program. Subsequently, Antonia added another title to her resume in 2002 as she started to host TV series on different televisions, including NBN and Foxtel. The Little Things in 2002 was one of the famous shows that Antonia has presented.
In 2007 and 2008, Antonia was celebrated as the Favorite Female Personality at the ASTRA Awards. Moreover, she has co-written two books about parenting, Feeding Fussy Kids and The Simple Things: Creating an Organised Home, a Happy Family, and A Life Worth Living.
However, she is currently working as a lawyer in Sydney and specializes in supporting women and promoting social justice. It looks like she pursued a career as a lawyer to accumulate experiences in different fields.
