Nicole Kidman Blames Hollywood for Violence Against Women

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While appearing before the committee in her role as a goodwill ambassador for the U.N. Development Fund for Women, Nicole Kidman admitted Hollywood has probably contributed to violence against women by portraying them as weak sex objects. The Oscar-winning actress said she is not interested in those kinds of demeaning roles, adding that the movie industry also has made an effort to contribute to solutions for ending the violence.

"I can't be responsible for all of Hollywood but I can certainly be responsible for my own career," Kidman said.
Kidman appeared before the committee in her role as a goodwill ambassador for the U.N. Development Fund for Women, known as UNIFEM, to promote the International Violence Against Women Act.

When asked by Rep. Dana Rohrabacher if the movie industry has "played a bad role," Kidman said "probably," but quickly added that she herself doesn't.

"In the real world, the laws go unenforced and impunity is the norm," she said.

The Australian star told Congress that the U.N. women's fund needs more resources. "We need the money," she said.

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Nicole Kidman prepares to testify on Capitol Hill in Washington, Oct. 21, 2009, before the House International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight subcommittee hearing on violence against women. More photos >>

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Actress Nicole Kidman listens during the House International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight Subcommittee hearing on violence against women on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Actress Nicole Kidman testifies before the House International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight Subcommittee hearing on violence against women on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Actress Nicole Kidman, right, listens during testimony before the House International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight Subcommittee hearing on violence against women on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. Mallika Dutt, founder and Executive of Breakthrough, center, listens. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Actress Nicole Kidman arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, to testify before the House Foreign Affairs International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight subcommittee hearing on violence against women. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Actress Nicole Kidman listens to testimony before the House International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight Subcommittee hearing on violence against women on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Actress Nicole Kidman, Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), speaks during the House International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight Subcommittee hearing on violence against women on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Actress Nicole Kidman prepares to testify on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, before the House International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight subcommittee hearing on violence against women. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 21: Actress Nicole Kidman speaks during the "International Violence Against Women: Stories and Solutions" hearing at Rayburn House Office Building on October 21, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nicole Kidman

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