Who plays Millicent Clyde in the 2014 film Paddington?

Nicole Kidman plays Millicent Clyde in the 2014 film Paddington.

Millicent Clyde is the film’s main antagonist. She works as a taxidermist at the Natural History Museum and becomes determined to capture Paddington after learning that he is a rare bear who could attract attention. Her plans place Paddington in danger and drive much of the film’s suspense.

Kidman’s performance contrasts Millicent’s cold professional ambition with Paddington’s innocence and politeness. The casting was notable because the film combined a family adventure with a major international star in its villainous role.

Millicent’s surname connects her to explorer Montgomery Clyde, her father in the film. This family link is another reason Paddington’s arrival matters to her. The character should not be confused with the film’s taxidermy profession itself or with Paddington’s adoptive family.