The Peacemaker (1997): Inside the Action Thriller Starring Nicole Kidman and George Clooney

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In 1997, Nicole Kidman starred as White House nuclear expert Dr. Julia Kelly in the American action thriller The Peacemaker. George Clooney portrayed US Army Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Devoe.

George Clooney and Nicole Kidman in a tense scene from the 1997 action thriller The Peacemaker George Clooney and Nicole Kidman in a tense scene from the 1997 action thriller The Peacemaker (Credit: DreamWorks Pictures)

While they never get romantically involved, Kidman and Clooney became great friends on the set. In March 2006, she gave him the Oscar for Supporting Actor for Syriana at the 78th Academy Awards.

Behind the Scenes of The Peacemaker

The movie was filmed in Slovakia, New York City, and Philadelphia during the summer of 1996 and was released on September 26, 1997. Nicole Kidman, born on June 20, 1967, in Honolulu, Hawaii, turned 30 that year. George Clooney, born on May 6, 1961, in Lexington, Kentucky, celebrated his 36th birthday in 1997.

Nicole Kidman and George Clooney race to escape an explosion in a high-intensity scene from The PeacemakerNicole Kidman and George Clooney race to escape an explosion in a high-intensity scene from The Peacemaker (Credit: DreamWorks Pictures)

After the success of The Peacemaker, Nicole Kidman continued to captivate audiences not only with her acting but also with her distinctive fashion sense. Nearly two decades later, she made a memorable appearance at the Agon Channel launch, showcasing her bold and sophisticated style.

Nicole Kidman’s Bold Fashion Choices at the Agon Channel Launch

In November 2014, The Peacemaker actress Nicole Kidman flaunted her toned legs at the Agon Channel launch party photocall in Milan, Italy.

Nicole Kidman shows off her statement earrings and soft curls at the Agon Channel launch party in MilanNicole Kidman shows off her statement earrings and soft curls at the Agon Channel launch party in Milan (Credit: star.press / WENN)

The then-47-year-old actress donned a jacquard dress from the Prada Spring 2015 collection featuring crystal trims.

Nicole Kidman stuns in a floral jacquard dress from Prada's Spring 2015 collection at the Agon Channel launch party in MilanNicole Kidman stuns in a floral jacquard dress from Prada’s Spring 2015 collection at the Agon Channel launch party in Milan on November 26, 2014 (Credit: star.press / WENN)

Fashion Hits and Misses: Nicole Kidman’s Look at the Agon Channel Launch

Fashion critics hated Nicole’s hairdo and the shape of her dress at the Agon Channel launch party photocall in Milan. However, we love her strappy black Prada sandals.

Nicole Kidman flaunts her toned legs in a purple-accented Prada dress paired with black strappy sandalsNicole Kidman flaunts her toned legs in a purple-accented Prada dress paired with black strappy sandals (Credit: star.press / WENN)

How do you like Nicole Kidman’s dress, hairdo, and sandals?