Nicole Kidman took on the difficult role of portraying legendary actress Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball in the 2021 film Being the Ricardos. To prepare, she spent months studying Ball’s voice, movements, and timing from I Love Lucy while also trying to capture the real woman behind the famous character. Director Aaron Sorkin encouraged her not to create an exact copy, but to show Ball’s human side as well.
Kidman’s hard work paid off, earning her a Golden Globe for the performance. Many fans praised her portrayal, calling it emotional, believable, and a great tribute to Lucille Ball.