Nicole Kidman had to cut her visit to the Venice Film Festival short after receiving devastating news. The acclaimed actress learned that her mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, had passed away. She was 84 years old.
NICOLE KIDMAN’S TRAGIC LOSS In a heartfelt statement read by Babygirl director Halina Reijn, Nicole expressed her shock and sorrow. “I’m in shock and I have to go to my family, but this award is for her,” Nicole said. She described her mother as a guiding light in her life.
“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.” NICOLE KIDMAN IN MOURNING The news of Janelle’s death was confirmed by a representative for Nicole.
“The family is heartbroken and asks for privacy at this time,” the rep told Page Six. No one has disclosed additional details about Janelle’s passing. Nicole and her mother shared a close bond, often discussing fashion and Nicole’s acting career.
NICOLE KIDMAN’S BOND WITH HER MOM Last November, Nicole spoke about how her mother influenced her fashion choices, according to Variety. “I grew up as a little girl with a grandmother that loved fashion and could sew and my mother the same. They loved beautiful clothes,” Nicole shared.
LOVE FOR FASHION Nicole Kidman’s close relationship with her mother was evident in their shared love for fashion and her mother’s ongoing role in her style choices. As Nicole navigates this personal loss, the support from he.