“It is a complicated, insidious disease that exists far more than we allow ourselves to know” - Nicole Kidman on Domestic Violence

Nicole Kidman won the award 'Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie' at the 2017 Emmys for her role as a domestic abuse victim in the HBO drama Big Little Lie

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In the series, Nicole played a woman called Celeste who, from the outside, appears to have a loving relationship with her husband but suffered domestic violence and verbal abuse behind closed doors.

In her acceptance speech, Nicole addressed domestic violence, saying;

"Sometimes when you’re acting, you get a chance to bring a bigger message. We shone a light on domestic abuse. It is a complicated, insidious disease that exists far more than we allow ourselves to know. It is filled with shame, secrecy and, by you acknowledging me with this award, it shines a light on it even more."

Watch the video below.