'The loves of my life': Nicole Kidman gushes over her daughters as they support her at the AFI Awards

Aussie actress Nicole Kidman was honoured with the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award over the weekend, with her family right by her side for the milestone moment.

The Hollywood star has gushed over her daughters Sunday Rose, 15, and Faith Margaret, 13, who attended the ceremony with her and husband Keith Urban.

Speaking to People at the event, Kidman, 56, said: "They are here to support me, and they're very, very supportive and incredibly loving."

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Also in attendance at the event was her sister Antonia Kidman and her children.

The Eyes Wide Shut star said how special it was for her whole family to be at the event and acknowledged her late father, who she was incredibly close to.

"My Papa is not here, but he is here. And it's beautiful."

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In her acceptance speech, Kidman reportedly acknowledged her husband and daughters, saying: "And then right there is the love of my life, and the loves of my life."

The girls made their red carpet debut alongside their mother on the evening.

Ahead of the event, Kidman's rocker husband Urban shared a sweet tribute to her to mark the occasion.

"In a career that's still very much in full flight, tonight the @americanfilminstitute will honour my wife as the newest member in this extraordinary fraternity," he wrote, alongside a sweet black-and-white snap of the Big Little Lies star.

"Babygirl – I'm so proud of you, and as much as I could come off sounding like the biased husband, I'll let the list of previous honorees do all of the talking for me. What a list!"

Over on her own Instagram, Kidman shared a message of thanks after receiving the award.

"Deeply moved by all of the support around the world that I've been seeing and hearing. Thank you to all of you and to the @AmericanFilmInstitute for including me in this illustrious group of honorees - now let's have some fun!" she said.

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