Nicole Kidman Delivered A Powerful Speech About Domestic Abuse At The Emmys

“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.

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.

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.

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.

And at the end of her speech, the actor took the time to address the issue of domestic abuse.

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