Nicole Kidman's powerful Emmy speech sheds light on domestic violence

It's a long time coming, but Nicole Kidman took home her first ever Emmy on Sunday night.

The actress won the Emmy for outstanding actress in a limited series or movie for her role as Celeste Wright in Big Little Lies, and Kidman made sure to use the spotlight for an important issue.

In Big Little Lies, Kidman's character is involved in an emotionally and physically abusive relationship. It's a role the actress acknowledged how difficult it was to play.

During her acceptance speech, Kidman thanked her family for their sacrifices in letting her work on the show, but also how it brought to light the issue of domestic violence.

"I want them to know that sometimes when you're acting, you get a chance to bring a bigger message and this is their contribution and your contribution. We shone a light on domestic abuse," Kidman said.

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"It is a complicated, insidious disease. It exists, far more than we allow ourselves to know. It is filled with shame and secrecy and by you acknowledging me with this award it shines a light on it even more so thank you, thank you, I bow down to you."

That folks, is an acceptance speech.

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