Kidman sacks US publicist

MELBOURNE: Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman has reportedly fired her US publicist, after the recent string of flops at the box office.

The Aussie actress has parted ways with senior publicist Olim of the PMK/HBH agency.

During their working relationship, Kidman won an Oscar for The Hours, and a nomination for Moulin Rouge, reports the Daily Telegraph.

According to DeadlineHollywood.com, Kidman has appointed publicist Leslee Dart who also looks after Tom Hanks, Jessica Lange, Clive Owen, and Kate Winslet.

However, Wendy Day, who looks after the actress' Australian affairs told Confidential that she was unaware of Kidman's new arrangement.