Nicole Kidman to Be Honored by Hollywood Legend

Wed., Oct. 1, 2008 5:35 PM PDT by Marc Malkin

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Nicole Kidman's night at Elle magazine's Women in Hollywood Tribute will be legendary—literally.

None other than silver-screen legend Shirley MacLaine will be presenting Kidman with her award at the upcoming VIP gala.

The 15th annual festivities taking place Oct. 6 in Beverly Hills will honor eight of the movie business' most powerful and celebrated women.

Along with MacLaine, I've also learned that Courteney Cox will present to Isla Fisher, while Mía Maestro will do the same for her best friend, Salma Hayek. Jane Fonda's tribute will come from Kerry Washington, her costar from the New York City reading of Eve Ensler's play Necessary Targets.

The event's host will be E!'s very own funnylady, Chelsea Handler.

Also being honored are Halle Berry, Sigourney Weaver, Anne Hathaway and Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke. Their presenters have not been announced.

The night will also mark the release of The Allure of Beauty: Women in Hollywood, a photography book collaboration between Elle and famed Italian jeweler Roberto Coin featuring iconic images of Hollywood's leadings ladies, including Charlize Theron, Julia Roberts, Cameron Diaz and Demi Moore, among many others.