“By you acknowledging me with this award, it shines a light on it even more.”
Nicole Kidman won her first Emmy on Sunday (Sept. 17) for her role as Celeste on HBO’s Big Little Lies.
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A large part of the show deals with Celeste’s toxic relationship with her abusive husband, Perry.
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In her acceptance speech, Kidman thanked many people, including her co-stars, the crew, HBO, and her family.
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And at the end of her speech, the actor took the time to address the issue of domestic abuse.
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