But while they are deciding, make somemore.
Julie Andrews got the 48th after a ceremony that was delayed by over a year by the pandemic.
Kidmans big night also was delayed several months by the writers and actors strikes last year.

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She did make it on to that stage to collect her award, and it is a vivid memory.
The first winner was David Lynch.
I briefly caught up with Kidman just before her tribute began.

She was still reeling from the entrance AFI always holds for their honoree.
A woman next to me had her mouth open, saying, She looks like a living Oscar.