London film critics have named Australian star Nicole Kidman actress of the year for her performance in the glitter-drenched musical "Moulin Rouge."
"Moulin Rouge" also was declared film of the year at the London Film Critics Circle Awards, held Wednesday night.
Kidman has been nominated for an Oscar for her performance as a dying cabaret singer in Baz Luhrmann's lavish Parisian musical. "Moulin Rouge" also won Ewan McGregor the best British actor award. Judi Dench, an Oscar nominee for her performance as novelist Iris Murdoch in "Iris," was named best British actress, while her co-star, Jim Broadbent, was named best British supporting actor.