Nicole Kidman recently faced a significant loss, prompting her to depart the Venice Film Festival unexpectedly after learning of her mother’s demise. The acclaimed actress, originally scheduled to engage in the festival’s events, decided to head back to comfort her family during this tough period.
During the festival, Halina Reijn, the director of Kidman’s latest film “Babygirl,” stepped in to receive the best actress award on Kidman’s behalf. In front of the audience, Reijn delivered a statement prepared by Kidman, announcing her mother, Janelle’s death, which visibly shocked the attendees. Kidman’s heartfelt message conveyed her profound sorrow and her choice to dedicate the award to her late mother, thus connecting her personal loss with her artistic endeavors.
Kidman has been relatively discreet about her mother’s health history, only mentioning last year that she had taken her mother to a private exhibit to prevent exposure to COVID-19. At her time of death, Janelle was 84.
Janelle had been a pivotal support in Kidman’s pursuit of an acting career, sacrificing many of her own aspirations to nurture her daughters’ ambitions. This devastating loss has deeply affected Kidman, compelling her to prioritize family time over her professional commitments at the festival.
Currently, the details surrounding Janelle’s cause of death have not been disclosed, with further updates anticipated from Kidman’s representatives. Meanwhile, the entertainment community is expressing its sympathies to Nicole Kidman and her family as they navigate through this sorrowful period.
