Sorry, Haters, Nicole Kidman Makes a Great Lucille Ball in Being the Ricardos

When the discussion about “Being the Ricardos” is brought up, most people talk about the casting controversy surrounding Aaron Sorkin’s picks to play Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem, respectively. A lot has already been made about the Bardem/Arnaz situation, but apparently, there’s a bit more to the Kidman situation than just fans being upset over her being chosen.

Nicole Kidman is one of the most renowned actresses in the world but she faced backlash after being cast as Lucille Ball in Being the Ricardos. The late I Love Lucy star holds a special place in many people‘s hearts and with the internet, people didn’t hold back sharing their concerns that she did not look enough like Ball.Kidman stars opposite Javier Bardem (Desi Arnaz) in the Amazon Studios film and she told TODAY she tried not to let the criticism get to her.

Hearing it all. It wouldn’t be easy for anyone to play the role of iconic comedian Lucille Ball in Being the Ricardos — and critics have been quick to judge since Nicole Kidman was cast.

Nicole Kidman is portraying one of the most iconic TV stars of all-time, Lucille Ball, in her new highly anticipated film, Being the Ricardos. And on Wednesday, the actress' husband Keith Urban and mother Janelle gushed over her performance in the Aaron Sorkin directed outing.

Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem hit the panic button a month before they were scheduled to begin filming .

Keith Urban is showing some support for his wife Nicole Kidman at the premiere of her new movie!

For Javier Bardem and Nicole Kidman, the pressure of taking on one of the most iconic sitcoms of all time came with a lot of pressure.

Palm Springs International Film Awards. The acclaimed actress is the recipient of the Career Achievement Award for her performance in Being the Ricardos, a biopic about Ball and her husband, Desi Arnaz.“On American television there are few classic stars more beloved than Lucille Ball.

Nicole Kidman is back home in Australia with daughters Sunday, 13, and Faith, 10, after promoting her upcoming film Being the Ricardos in the states. The actress, 54, touched down in Sydney Airport with her kids on Thursday, Dec. 9, looking casual in black pants and a sweater vest, as seen in photos HERE.

Jimmy Fallon learned the hard way what happens when you ask Nicole Kidman about Christmas. During her appearance on Wednesday's , the  star and the late-night host had a hilarious exchange.Kicking off her time on the couch, after joining Fallon for a round of “What’s in the Box,” the host asked the 54-year-old actress if her family, which includes husbandKeith Urban and their two daughters, were ready for the upcoming holiday. “Yes, we’re all ready and we’re celebrating.

Nicole Kidman is fine with just being an audience member on Broadway.

the kvetching and moronic social media backlash about Nicole Kidman being cast as Lucille Ball in the new movie “Being the Ricardos.” You were wrong, guys. The actress is sensational in the part — and is doing the finest work of her career.She nails the off-camera Lucy in her prime: the acidic tongue, her dream of a normal suburban home life, disdain for mediocrity and especially the unparalleled power she wielded as a woman in showbiz in the 1950s.

Nicole Kidman is an Oscar-winning actress with a slew of celebrated performances on the big and small screen — but even bona fide moviestardom doesn't make her career particularly interesting for her daughters.Kidman walked the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of her new film  at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Monday, and she spoke with ET's Nischelle Turner about her past remarks in which she said her kids were her «biggest critics.»The celebrated actress said she's actually

Nicole Kidman is on the Oscar campaign trail for her new movie Being the Ricardos and she just arrived in L.A.

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman have been happily married for 15 years — but they almost didn't get together at all.Urban recently sat down with Kelly Clarkson, and revealed that his own insecurities nearly led to him sabotaging what would become his successful marriage.Addressing reports that Urban said he initially wasn't interested in dating Kidman, Clarkson jokingly asked, «where was your bar for humanity if Nicole Kidman doesn't make the cut?»Urban said that those comments were completely

Nicole Kidman is addressing the backlash surrounding her playing Lucille Ball in Being the Ricardos.