Nicole Kidman

Many a heart skipped a beat when dreamboat Tom Cruise married a little-known, leggy lass named Nicole Kidman. Who was this redhead from the land Down Under? Call her a Gemini with a plan. Raised in Sydney, this ballet student took to acting early on, yet wasn't discovered by U.S. audiences until the 1989 thriller "Dead Calm" hit movie screens. Her next role, which she chose specifically so she could play opposite Cruise, was in "Days of Thunder." A romance was born, and the rest is history. Not content to be known simply as Mrs. Tom Cruise, the actress proceeded to make a screen name of her own, sizzling in films such as "Malice" and "To Die For." It appears, however, that teaming up with hubby Cruise in Stanley Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut" may be her best role yet. What else can the *stars* offer this lady? Birth Details: June 20, 1967 Honolulu, Hawai Born under a Gemini Sun, Kidman is versatile and content to do several things at once. Suddenly, the multiple roles of wife, mother, and actress seem to make sense. Possessing a lifelong thirst for knowledge, the actress is curious and restless in both mind and body. Her non-conformist bent is further highlighted in her love of skydiving and other extreme sports. At the end of the day, however, it's no surprise that Mr. Cruise gravitated toward this lady: she's good company and a great conversationalist. Thanks to her Moon in Sagittarius, searching for the truth is of paramount importance to Kidman. Her quest for the meaning of life may occasionally cause her to speak before she thinks, but she'll quickly smooth things over. Freedom is also important to the actress, a quality which will manifest itself in a love of travel and a free-form personal relationship. With her Mercury in Cancer, this leggy redhead will tell others what they want to hear. She'll also be fond of family and quick to remember her roots. Since Mercury is square Mars here, the gal from Down Under could have a pretty sharp tongue. Debating things just for the fun of it will be part of her plan. It's Venus in Leo which speaks to the actress' showy side (is that why she showed so much in the Broadway play "The Blue Room?"). Yes, Kidman is dramatic and unabashedly romantic where love is concerned. With her Venus trine Saturn, expect long-term relationships to have a golden glow. Having Mars in Libra places an even brighter spotlight on Kidman's relationships. A harmonious partnership is important to this lady, as is looking good. Those stunning gowns at awards time are an absolute must! With Mars opposite Saturn, however, Kidman may well take one step forward for every two steps back. A sudden burst of bravado could deteriorate into indecision, leaving the actress to wonder whether she should act or not. So far, though, it seems that acting has been the right choice for this talented gal!