Nicole Kidman cut her Venice Film Festival appearance short on Saturday after learning that her mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, had died.
“Babygirl” director Halina Reijn announced the “Big Little Lies” alum’s departure from the event while accepting a Best Actress award on her behalf for their movie Saturday, per video Deadline posted on X.
Nicole shared in the written statement that she had made it to Venice but was made aware shortly after that her “beautiful, brave mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, has just passed.”
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“I’m in shock and I have to go to my family, but this award is for her,” the “Moulin Rouge” star added.
“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.”
A rep for Nicole also confirmed the death of the Oscar winner’s mom to Page Six, telling us Saturday, “The family is heartbroken and asks for privacy at this time.”
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No other details surrounding Janelle’s death have been revealed at this time. She was 84 years old.
Nicole, 57, and her mother reportedly had a close relationship that included bonding over the movie star’s acting gigs and fashion.
In November 2023, the “Bewitched” star told People that Janelle still played a role in many of her outfit choices.