'Nicole Kidman' explores the volatile position of stars in contemporary global media production via a case study of the star. It examines the way that Nicole Kidman's career traverses a number of tensions, including: local (Australian) and global; star/actor/celebrity; blockbuster and art cinema; personal life and public identity. It offers detailed analysis of her career trajectory, key films and performances, assessing the impact of the circulation of her persona in multiple media sites.