Amid the successful premiere of her new film, Nicole Kidman grapples with the loss of her mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, who passed away on September 7, 2024. The actress received the devastating news during the 81st Venice International Film Festival, where she was in attendance for the premiere of her new film Babygirl.
The emotional weight of this loss is heavy considering Kidman’s previous experience with losing her father, Antony Kidman. His demise profoundly impacted her, as she revealed in a candid interview while reflecting on her intense emotional response.
Nicole Kidman is Heartbroken With Her Mother’s Sudden Demise
Nicole Kidman, who recently won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress for Babygirl at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, received the devastating news of her mother’s demise while at the film festival.
She had to leave the event early due to the news and expressed her grief in an acceptance speech read by Babygirl director Halina Reijn. “I’m in shock and I have to go to my family,” the director read in her acceptance speech before adding, “This award is for her.”
The actress also expressed profound sorrow over the loss of her “beautiful, brave mother, Janelle Ann Kidman,” stating, as per People,
She shaped me, she guided me and she made me. I am beyond grateful that I get to say her name to all of you through Halina — The collision of life and art is heartbreaking, and my heart is broken.
Her mother has been one of the supporting forces behind Kidman, encouraging her to achieve her goals. As Kidman navigates this difficult period, she seeks privacy and support from her loved ones.
Nicole Kidman Had a Devastating Reaction to Her Father’s Passing
During an earlier appearance at the FYC event in Los Angeles, Nicole Kidman spoke candidly about the overwhelming experience of seeing her father’s lifeless body.
Reflecting on the painful memory, she shared how she had an unexpected reaction upon learning of his death. “When my father passed away… I laughed,” she said, recalling her “very weird and strange” reaction.
Kidman also revealed that her mother was taken aback by her reaction and had to slap her to bring her back to reality. The actress recalled the devastating reaction, as per People,
She actually had to slap my face and say, ‘Nicole, snap out of it,’ because I was so short-circuited in my brain.
Her father, Antony Kidman, passed away at the age of 75 on Sept. 12, 2014, reportedly due to a fall following a suspected heart attack. The actress confessed that she initially felt ashamed to talk about her reaction.
However, she found the courage to confront it while working on the miniseries Expats. She revealed that a morgue scene in the show was inspired by her own reaction to her father’s death.
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