Nicole Kidman lights up the red carpet at the AACTA Awards in a yellow dress

PUBLISHED: 04:08 EST, 30 January 2013 | UPDATED: 04:44 EST, 30 January 2013

She was greeted with a passionate kiss from her husband Keith Urban as she arrived in Australia following a long haul flight from America on Tuesday alongside her daughters and Russell Crowe.

And not one to allow the feeling of being jet-lagged get in the way of a chance to get glammed up, Nicole Kidman made a stunning appearance last night at the AACTA Awards.

With only a few hours sleep, the 45-year-old looked as fresh faced as ever as she lit the red carpet at the Star Casino in Sydney with the help of a yellow dress.

Simply beautiful: Nicole Kidman arrives at the 2nd Annual AACTA Awards at The Star Casino in Sydney, Australia on Wednesday

Shine bright: Nicole wore a pastel yellow strapless dress beautified with sliver embroidery

Stealing the spotlight from the other guests in attendance, Nicole seemed to have taken inspiration from her latest role where she portrays Grace Kelly.

As the picture of elegance, Kidman stunned in a strapless pastel yellow mid-length dress which was beautified with silver embroidery.

The gorgeous dress also featured lace insets and did well to compliment the Eyes Wide Shut actress' flawless complexion.

Not allowing jet lag to hold her back: The 45-year-old arrived in Australia from America just hours before the ceremony

Gorgeous: The mid-length dress also featured sliver lace panel insets on the left and right side

In a recent interview with Italian newspaper La Repubblica, Nicole revealed that she would never botox again or go under the knife.

She said: 'No surgery for me. I did try Botox, unfortunately, but I got out of it and now I can finally move my face again.'

And letting the publication in on how she manages to stay radiant, she continued: 'I am completely natural. I wear sunscreen, I don't smoke and I take care of myself, and I am proud to say that.'

Standout: Nicole kept her make-up light as she wore her hair back in a loose ponytail

Completing her red carpet look, Nicole accessorised with a pair of golden drop earrings as she opted to kept her make-up light.

Choosing to wear her hair, which was styled in a centre parting, back in a loose ponytail, a pair of high shine open toe nude coloured strapped stilettos finished Kidman's ensemble.

Lovely: Kidman accessoried with a pair of golden drop earrings as she strutted along in nude high shine heels

Flattering: The stunning gown complimented the Eyes Wide Shut actress' complexion

Just hours before Nicole's red carpet appearance she jumped off a plane from LAX with her good friend Russell Crowe and her two daughters Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret.

Making their way out of the terminal, Crowe offered Nicole a helping hand with the girls and carried two-year-old Faith in his arms.

The Robin Hood actor, 48, beamed as he pointed out the girls' father Keith Urban before handing them other to the country singer and going his own way.

In safe hands: Prior to Nicole's red carpet showing she touched down in Sydney with Russell Crowe who helped her carry her daughter Faith off the plane

Spot daddy: Russell pointed out Keith in the distance to the two excited girls before leaving the family alone

Handover: The 48-year-old Robin Hood actor passed Faith, two, over to her father

Close knit friends: Russell, Nicole and Keith were all smiles as they said their goodbyes outside the airport

Going his separate way: Crowe planted a kiss on Nicole's cheek as he left the doting family to enjoy their reunion

Once reunited with her other half, Nicole was given the warmest ever welcome by husband Keith who greeted her with a kiss and a hug.

Nicole could tell she had been missed by the American Idol judge who pulled her close and shared the moment with their two daughters.

As Keith, 45, planted a tender kiss on his wife's lips, their children Sunday and Faith held on lovingly to their father's arms.

Missing you: Nicole Kidman gets a tender kiss from Keith Urban as she arrives in Sydney on Tuesday following her flight from Los Angeles

Warm welcome: Keith and Nicole's daughters Sunday Rose, pictured, and Faith were also happy to see their father

Keith, who also previously appeared as a judge on The Voice Australia, made no secret of how much he had missed his wife while she has been away in the USA.

Speaking to the Heraldsun.com, he said: 'I was telling Nic before that when we finally got into Sydney, I got to the house, flicked on the TV and I got to see my wife, I got to see what she was wearing.

'I hit pause on one shot and stood there staring at her... and started crying. I hated the fact she was there without me, on her own. Ridiculous, right?'

Homeward bound: The family painted a perfect picture as they left the airport together

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