Nicole Kidman Profile
I thought it would be most appropriate this week to actually talk about a profile piece since I am working on one of my own. The story about Nicole Kidman in USAToday on April 23 talked specifically about Nicole Kidman and her work as a U.N. Ambassador. This particular piece also focused on her work on the U.N. Development Fund for Women.
Although the story does focus a little on the specific U.N. Development Fund for Women the way the journalist structures the story as if Nicole Kidman is the focus. She basically is featured as the most newsworthy event in the story. She is in the lead and then most of the background is given about her and her history in the U.N. I thought this would be a good route for the journalist because she has a very high prominence and can attract readers. The only criticism I have for the piece deals with the last few paragraphs of the story. I don’t think the journalist needs to include the background of Kidman’s marital status or the latest movie she will be in. This story is highly focused on Kidman’s participation in the U.N. and I think the focus should stay on that subject and not diver to her personal life or career as an actress.
