The sudden loss of her cherished mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, has left Nicole Kidman in a deeply challenging situation. In light of her grief, Nicole has chosen to prioritize her family, leading her to miss the Toronto premiere of her new film, Babygirl. Despite her eagerness to attend, the mourning of her mother’s passing took precedence.
Halina Reijn, the film’s director, shared with the audience that Nicole had been “excited” about the premiere. However, she had to forego the event due to her loss. Halina emphasized that Nicole was very much looking forward to this occasion, which marked the North American premiere of their movie.
Nicole Kidman mourns the loss of her mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, missing the Toronto premiere of Babygirl
At the event, Halina read a statement from Nicole, who had just learned of her mother’s death upon arriving in Venice. Nicole expressed her shock and heartfelt gratitude, dedicating her award to her late mother and acknowledging the profound impact Janelle had on her life and career.
Nicole flew to Australia to be with her family during this sorrowful time. Although she has not disclosed additional details about her mother’s illness, it was known that Janelle had fallen ill in 2022 at the age of 81. Nicole had previously mentioned taking a break from her career to care for her mother.
Nicole and her family, including her husband Keith Urban and their daughters Faith and Sunday, reside primarily in Nashville. Given their strong family ties, they are expected to support Nicole through this difficult period.
Raised in Australia by her mother and late father Antony, Nicole has always referred to Janelle as “the heartbeat of the family.” At 17, Nicole paused her career to care for Janelle, who had been diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. Nicole later revealed the profound impact this experience had on her.
After her mother’s recovery, Nicole resumed her career with renewed focus and has continued to thrive in her professional life.
