Nicole Kidman lied about height to secure auditions early in career

The 5ft 11in actor says she took half an inch off after being told she was too tall to have a Hollywood career

Nicole Kidman has revealed she had to lie about her height early in her career, taking half an inch off to secure auditions.

Kidman is 5ft 11in but she told the Radio Times she would pretend to be 5ft 10 and a half to get work.