Washington, Feb. 22 -- Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman has surpassed her goal of working with a female director every 18 months, collaborating with 19 female filmmakers on various projects since 2017.

According to Deadline, in a recent interview, Kidman emphasized the importance of supporting female directors, particularly those making their debut.

"It can be changed, but it can only be changed by actually being in the films of women," she said.

Kidman noted that first-time female directors often face undue pressure to "be perfect" in their debut outings.

Kidman's commitment to working with female directors began in 2017, when she publicly declared at the Cannes Film Festival that she would work with a woman director every...