Nicole Kidman explains why her kids motivate everything she does (Exclusive)

Nicole Kidman has worked hard to get where she is in her life and career, and the famous actress hopes to set an example for her children.

Nischelle Turner, from ET, spoke with the Oscar winner on the red carpet at this year's Hollywood Film Awards – where she was honored with the Career Achievement Award – and explained how the event was held. Being a mother has shaped her way of seeing her legacy show.

"I think everything is motivated by the desire to take care of your children, to chart a course for them and to give them a sense of morality, dignity and responsibility," said Kidman, to whom her husband Keith Urban, is joining the prestigious awards. show at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

Kidman and Urban share two daughters – 10-year-old Sunday Rose and 7-year-old Faith Margaret – while the actress is also the mother of her 25-year-old daughter Isabella and her son Conner. , 23 years old. that she shares with her ex-husband Tom Cruise.

According to the actress, her mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, has also instilled in him her desire to serve as an inspiring model.

"I grew up with a strong, highly educated, highly educated mother who wanted her daughters to have opportunities," Kidman continued. "I guess the great thing is to be able to create other opportunities for other women and for the next generation."

On Sunday, the celebration of the actress' career in front of the camera was celebrated during the gala evening, where she received the Career Achievement Award from her colleagues and her show business.

However, for Kidman, being an actress has never been a hug, she has been a creative impulse that has motivated her since her childhood.

"I've always wanted to play since I was a little girl," Kidman said. "I needed to do it.And I started at school, I went to the drama school, and I just went on the way. That brought me to the most wonderful places and it brought me a lot of joy. "

That being said, the actress admitted that obtaining this honor was "incredibly valuable" but that being recognized for her achievement gives her "the opportunity" of " continue to throw my support and my voice behind the things that fascinate me ". "

"So, I guess it's almost like a momentum," she added.

The last drama of Kidman, Boy cleared, is in theaters now.