Nicole Kidman donated a large sum to the charity Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
On Saturday, Kidman attended the Broadway revival of Hugh Jackman’s “The Music Man.” She also made an appearance at a charity auction for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, bidding $100,000 for a hat signed by the “Wolverine” star.
On Twitter, Jackman shared a video of the auction and thanked his fellow Australian for her support.
Jackman wrote in the caption:
“The generosity emanating from #NicoleKidman leaves me speechless! You ARE amazing. Thank you for your friendship and support! @MusicManBway @NicholastheWard @BCEFA.”
In the video, a woman bid $100,000, and when she approached the stage at the Winter Garden Theater, the audience clapped and one person shouted, “That’s Nicole Kidman!” Jackman and Kidman hugged as she approached the stage.
Kidman stated when she took the microphone:
“I love you. I love Broadway. And I love what they do, Broadway Cares, but I also want to say this show is extraordinary.”
Jackman said:
“I’ve known Nic for almost 30 years. I’ve worked with her. I can tell you this is not a surprise to me. She is one of the most generous souls I know. You’re a beautiful person. I love you. Thank you.”
The “Greatest Showman” star also jokingly said:
“I just want to be clear, this is not Australian dollars.”
According to Variety, Kidman’s bid is worth 148,744 Australian dollars at the current exchange rate.
At the end of each performance, the “Music Man” cast raises funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Kate Horton, the producer of “The Music Man,” said in a statement:
“Ms. Kidman’s remarkable support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS on Saturday night was wonderful to see and her extraordinary generosity will be deeply appreciated by the entire Broadway community.”
Broadway Cares executive director Tom Viola stated:
“Broadway Cares is blessed with friends across Broadway. But we have no greater champion than Hugh Jackman. This extraordinary gift from his pal Nicole Kidman is, by far, the largest donation for any one auction item ever. That’s 20,000 meals and 2,000 doctor visits this holiday season for those living with HIV/AIDS, struggling with COVID-19, or facing other life-threatening challenges.”
“Donations made at The Music Man, all across Broadway, Off-Broadway and at national touring productions will provide meals and medication, health care and hope this holiday season.”
Jackman and Kidman have appeared in a number of films together, including “Australia” in 2008, “Happy Feet” in 2006, and “Happy Feet Two” in 2011.
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