is known for her porcelain complexion.
But as a child growing up in scorching Australia, she was often forced to stay at home, indoors, while other children played on the beach in the midday sun.
Avoiding sunburn led to the 54-year-old creating her own fun, which involved acting out the plays of Russian writer Anton Chekhov.
Sun safe: Nicole Kidman (pictured) is known for her porcelain complexion. But as a child growing up in scorching Australia, she was often forced to stay at home, indoors, while other children played on the beach in the midday sun
'I've played every role in Chekhov – in my bedroom, at all different hours, day or night,' she told American radio journalist Terry Gross this week.
'Little did I know that that was going to lead me to my vocation' she added.
Nicole relies on a combination of daily sunscreen, multi-tasking makeup and beauty supplements in order to ensure she protect her pale visage.
Learned young: Avoiding sunburn led to the 54-year-old creating her own fun, which involved acting out the plays of Russian writer Anton Chekhov.
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