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Nicole Kidman fibbed about her height to land roles

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Newest development Jan 17, 2024 · 3 reportsNicole Kidman was told she was "too tall" for movies

Nicole Kidman was bullied for her height as a child and faced heightism in acting.

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  1. Nicole Kidman fibbed about her height to land roles

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    Nicole Kidman was told she was "too tall" for movies

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  1. The Guardian

    Nicole Kidman lied about height to secure auditions early in career (opens The Guardian)

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    The 5ft 11in actor says she pretended to be shorter after being told she was too tall to have a Hollywood career

  2. Miami County Republic

    Nicole Kidman fibbed about her height to land roles (opens Miami County Republic)

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    Miami County Republic's feed description

    Nicole Kidman was bullied for her height as a child and faced heightism in acting.

  3. Avclub

    Nicole Kidman was told she was "too tall" for movies (opens Avclub)

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    Avclub's feed description

    "I was called Storky," the Faraway Downs star said

  4. Variety

    Nicole Kidman Was Told ‘You Won’t Have a Career. You’re Too Tall’; Says One Audition Had Actors Being Measured at the Door: ‘I Was Mortified’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Nicole Kidman remembers one audition where aspiring actors were being measured for their height at the door.

  5. New York Post

    Nicole Kidman lied about her height to secure auditions: ‘Too tall’ for Hollywood (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Oscar winner, 56, said she used to tell casting directors that she was 5ft 10 and a half, when really she stood tall at 5ft 11.

  6. Insider

    Nicole Kidman was told she was 'too tall' for Hollywood: 'It will bother me when I'm acting and I want to be small' (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    "I say I'm 5 foot 10 ½ inches, but I'm really 5 foot 11 inches, said the actor and Oscar winner.

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