Nicole Kidman’s Venice Film Festival experience came to an abrupt end due to the tragic death of her mother. After gracing the red carpet in an avant-garde couture look for Schiaparelli by Daniel Roseberry, the Hollywood A-lister missed out on the Best Actress award, which was later accepted on her behalf by “Babygirl” director Halina Reijn. Nicole shared a written statement about landing in Venice, but left as soon as she received the devastating news. In her acceptance speech, she dedicated the award to her mother.
Nicole Kidman announces the death of her mother
“I am in shock and need to be with my family, but this award is for her,” Nicole Kidman said in a written statement, which was read aloud by director Helena Reijnen while accepting the award, as seen in a video posted on X.
The actress added, “She shaped me, she guided me and she made me. I’m so grateful that I get to share her name with all of you through Helena.” The Big Little Lies star revealed that she made it to Venice, but was told shortly after that her “beautiful, brave mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, had passed away.” “The collision of life and art is heartbreaking, and my heart is broken,” she added.
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After sharing Kidman’s message with the audience in Venice, Reason concluded her speech with a heartfelt message, “We love you, Nicole.” Nicole, who stars in Helena Reason’s highly anticipated erotic thriller Babygirl, was at the festival to present and promote the film.
Nicole Kidman mourns the death of her mother, requests privacy
Nicole Kidman’s rep confirmed to Page Six on Saturday that her mother had passed away. “The family is in mourning and has asked for privacy during this difficult time.” Nicole and her mother reportedly had a very close relationship, often discussing the actress’ career and fashion choices. In an interview with People in November 2023, Nicole mentioned that her mother still has a big influence on her style.
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“She gave me a lot of inspiration to have my own career, because I always wanted to please her,” Kidman said in an interview in 2020, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “But she made her own path and wanted her daughters to have that same opportunity to make their own path.”
On the work front, Babygirl will premiere at the 2024 Venice Film Festival on August 30 and will be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, before releasing in theatres on December 25, 2024.
