The actress has announced that she is going into business with six others, including her sister Antonia, brother-in-law Angus Hawley and cosmetics publicist Anna Marchant, to open a chain of express nail spas in her native Australia. Called Nail Bar Generation, the first outlet opens this week in a major department store on Sydney's north shore.

The shops will stock their own brand, called "regeneration," and offer manicure services for men and women.

Kidman said in a statement, "Anna, Antonia and I have created a new range of products which are high-quality and beautiful to use. We hope they will appeal to everyone."

The former Mrs. Tom Cruise will be involved in all aspects of the business, and hopes to eventually take it global.