Nicole Kidman has recently lost her beloved mother. At the premiere of her series, the actress speaks about coping with grief and reveals how difficult the past weeks have been for her – tears come to her eyes.
Nicole Kidman, 57, decided on September 7, 2024, not to accept an award for her role in the erotic thriller „Babygirl“ at the Venice Film Festival for a sad reason: shortly after her arrival in the Italian city, she learned of the death of her mother Janelle Ann Kidman, 84. „My heart is broken,“ said the actress in a statement read on her behalf by the film’s director, Halina Reijn, 48, on stage. It continued: „I am in shock and need to be with my family.“
Mid-October saw the burial of the Hollywood star’s mother, and the „Moulin Rouge“ actress had to bid her farewell forever. The painful loss continues to weigh heavily on the Australian actress, as she now reveals.
Tears on the red carpet: Nicole Kidman speaks about coping with grief
On Wednesday, October 23, Nicole Kidman attends the premiere of the second season of the action series „Special Ops: Lioness“ on the Paramount+ streaming service, in which she plays one of the lead roles. She poses on the red carpet at the Linwood Dunn Theatre in Los Angeles with her co-stars Zoe Saldana, 46, Genesis Rodriguez, 37, and Morgan Freeman, 87. While smiling for photographers, the actress appears pensive at times, looking down or leaning on Morgan Freeman.
„It’s a tough journey“
At the event, Nicole Kidman speaks with „The Hollywood Reporter“ about the difficult past weeks. „It was tough. It’s a tough journey. I’m just getting through it,“ she says, as tears well up in her eyes. While her career with „A Family Affair“ may be going well at the moment, there will always be something missing. The 57-year-old emphasizes:
„Everything is great with work. But I wish my mom was here.“
Husband Keith Urban stood by her side at the funeral
On October 15, the burial of Janelle Ann Kidman took place. The grieving guests gathered outside St Francis Xavier Church in Lavender Bay, Australia. Nicole Kidman was accompanied by her husband Keith Urban, 56, who did not leave her side on this difficult day.
Their daughters, Sunday Rose, 16, and Faith Margaret, 14, paid their respects to their beloved grandmother. However, Kidman’s children Connor Cruise, 29, and Isabella Jane Cruise, 31, from her previous marriage to „Mission Impossible“ star Tom Cruise, 62, did not seem to attend the funeral.
Nicole Kidman is going through a challenging time as she copes with the loss of her mother while balancing her successful career and family life. Despite the support of her husband and daughters, the absence of her mother weighs heavily on her heart. As she navigates this difficult journey of grief, Kidman’s resilience and strength shine through, showing her unwavering dedication to her loved ones and her craft.