Nicole Kidman, 52, displays her impossibly smooth skin in Italy

What’s her secret? Nicole Kidman, 52, displays her impossibly smooth skin as she attends Taormina Film Festival in Italy

She’s the Hollywood icon, who’s known as much for her youthful appearance as she is her stellar acting career.

And Nicole Kidman, 52, looked younger than ever while attending the 65th Taormina Film Festival in Sicily, Italy on Monday.

The Big Little Lies star displayed her stunning figure and impossibly smooth skin while accepting a Taormina Arte award on stage.

Thigh's the limit! And Nicole Kidman, 52, looked younger than ever in a white split gown, while attending the 65th Taormina Film Festival in Sicily, Italy on Monday

Thigh’s the limit! And Nicole Kidman, 52, looked younger than ever in a white split gown, while attending the 65th Taormina Film Festival in Sicily, Italy on Monday 

Dressed in an elegant while split gown and open toe black heels, the ageless beauty showcased her trim pins as she addressed the crowd.

The festival, which takes place between June 30 and July 6, celebrates international cinema and has been awarded an ‘A’ in the Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique (FIAP) accreditation.

On Saturday, Nicole attended the wedding of her Big Little Lies co-star Zoe, 30, and Karl Glusman in pairs. 

The award for best skin goes to: The Big Little Lies star displayed her stunning figure and impossibly smooth skin while accepting a Taormina Arte award on stage. Pictured right Carolina Di Domenico

The award for best skin goes to: The Big Little Lies star displayed her stunning figure and impossibly smooth skin while accepting a Taormina Arte award on stage. Pictured right Carolina Di Domenico

In 2007, the mother-of-four denied undergoing cosmetic surgery and said her flawless skin is down to a healthy lifestyle.

‘To be honest, I am completely natural,’ she told Marie Claire at the time.

‘I wear sunscreen and I don’t smoke. I take care of myself. I’m very proud to say that.’

Back in the day: Nicole is pictured with red locks and a curly fringe in 1983

Blonde ambition: The actress now has blonde hair and a very taut visage

Then and now: In 2007, the mother-of-four denied undergoing cosmetic surgery and said her flawless skin is down to a healthy lifestyle. Pictured left in 1983 and right on Monday

However, in 2011, she admitted to getting Botox during an interview with German magazine TV Movie. 

‘I’ve tried a lot of things, but aside from sports and good nutrition, most things don’t make a difference,’ she said.

‘I even tried Botox but I didn’t like how my face looked afterwards.’

Industry recognition: The festival, which takes place between June 30 and July 6, celebrates international cinema and has been awarded an 'A' in the Fédération Internationale de l'Art Photographique (FIAP) accreditation

Industry recognition: The festival, which takes place between June 30 and July 6, celebrates international cinema and has been awarded an ‘A’ in the Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique (FIAP) accreditation

She added: ‘Now I don’t use it any more and I can move my forehead again,’ she concluded.

Nicole is married to country music star Keith Urban, 51.

The couple share two daughters, Sunday Rose, 11, and Faith Margaret, eight.

She also shares two adopted children with ex-husband Tom Cruise – Isabella, 26, and Connor, 24.       

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