In her role as goodwill ambassador for the UN, Nicole Kidman spoke before members of Congress and demanded action on violence against women.
The actor isn't the first celebrity to appear before the legislative body in Washington. Here are just a few famous folks who have spoken out for their causes.
Dennis Quaid testified before Congress in 2008 on the topic of medical errors after his twin infants nearly died due to an overdose of Heparin.
In June Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers, who suffers from type one diabetes, testified about the need for research.
Dee Snider, lead singer for the metal band Twisted Sister, spoke out against music censorship in a Senate hearing in 1985.
In March Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins testified before the House judiciary committee to express his support for a proposed law that would award royalties to musicians when their songs are played on the radio.
