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Nicole Kidman broke down in tears onstage while dedicating her International Star Award to her late mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, at the Palm Springs Film Festival.
The 57-year-old actress received the award from her friend Jamie Lee Curtis during the 36th annual International Film Awards on Friday.
in a clip shared on social networks, Kidman became emotional during her acceptance speech and told the crowd that she was “still mourning” Janelle, who died in early September 2024. Kidman learned of her mother’s death shortly after her arrival at the Festival. Venice Cinema, where she won the best actress award for her performance in “Babygirl” but missed the ceremony to be with family.
“I want to dedicate… because I couldn’t do it at the Venice Film Festival,” Kidman said through tears. “I arrived in Venice and she was no longer there.”
Nicole Kidman broke down in tears while dedicating her International Star award to her late mother Janelle during the Palm Springs Film Festival. (AP/Getty Images)
The native of Australia He recalled asking “Babygirl” director Halina Reijn to accept the award in Venice on his behalf.
“But now I’m on stage and I’m back here,” Kidman said as the audience erupted in applause.
“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to say, ‘This is for my mom,'” she added, wiping away tears as Curtis reached out and took her hand.
Kidman said she was “still grieving” during her acceptance speech on Friday. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
“My whole career has been for my mom and dad, who aren’t here now,” Kidman said. “But I still want to keep working and giving to the world because I love what I do. And I love you all. And I’m so grateful for the privilege of being part of the film community.
“I’m sorry I’m crying. I didn’t want to do that, but I feel my mom right now. This is for you, mom.”
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Janelle died in September 2024. (Getty)
Kidman’s father, Antony Kidman, died in 2014.
While accepting the Kidman award In Venice, Reijn shared a statement from the “Moulin Rouge” star in which he announced his mother’s death.
“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to say, ‘This is for my mom.'”
“I arrived in Venice and discovered shortly after that my beautiful and brave mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, had just passed away,” Kidman said in a statement, according to The Associated Press. “I’m shocked and I have to go to my family, but this award is for her. She formed me and made me.”
A representative for Kidman later told Fox News Digital: “The family is heartbroken and asks for privacy at this time.”
Kidman said she was dedicating her award to her late mother after she was unable to do so at the Venice Film Festival. (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Palm Springs International Film Society)
Kidman also missed the premiere of “Babygirl” at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10.
On September 12, Kidman and her sister, Antonia Kidman, expressed their gratitude for the support they received while coping with their mother’s death.
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“My sister and I, along with our family, want to thank you for the great love and kindness we have felt this week,” they wrote in a joint publication on Instagram.
“Every message we have received from those who loved and admired our Mother has meant more to us than we will ever be able to express. Thank you from our entire family for respecting our privacy while we take care of each other.”
The actress earned rave reviews for her performance in “Babygirl,” an erotic thriller also starring Antonio Banderas and Harris Dickinson. Kidman also received a best actress nomination at the Golden Globe Awards, which air Sunday night.
Kidman is also nominated for best actress at the Golden Globes. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Kidman stars in the second season of Taylor Sheridan Paramount+ series “Lioness,” which debuted in October. He will next appear in the upcoming Amazon Prime Video show, “Scarpetta,” based on the book series of the same name by Patricia Cornwell.
Curtis will play Kidman’s sister in “Scarpetta” and both actresses are executive producers on the project.
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At the premiere of “Lioness” on October 23, Kidman reflected on how she felt about her most recent wave of professional success.
“I wish my mom was here,” he told The Hollywood Reporter. “That would be the only thing I would say. Everything is fine at work, but I wish my mom was here.
“It’s been difficult,” he added. “It’s a tough road. I’m hanging in there.”