Actress Nicole Kidman was overcome with emotion as she accepted her International Star Award at the Palm Springs Film Festival, dedicating the honor to her late mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, who passed away in September 2024.
Nicole Kidman broke down in tears onstage while dedicating her International Star Award to her late mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, at the Palm Springs Film Festival . The 57-year-old actress was presented with the award by friend Jamie Lee Curtis during the 36th annual International Film Awards gala Friday. In a clip shared on social media, Kidman became emotional during her acceptance speech, telling the crowd she was 'still grieving' Janelle, who died in early September 2024.
Kidman learned of her mother's death shortly after her arrival at the Venice Film Festival, where she won the best actress award for her performance in 'Babygirl' but missed the ceremony to be with family. 'I want to dedicate … because I didn't get to do that at the Venice Film Festival,' Kidman said tearfully. 'I arrived in Venice, and she was gone.' The Australia native recalled that she asked 'Babygirl's' director, Halina Reijn, to accept the award in Venice on her behalf. 'But now I'm on stage, and I'm back here,' Kidman said as the audience burst into applause. 'Thank you for giving me the chance to say, 'This is for my mom,'' she added, wiping away tears as Curtis reached over and clasped her hand. 'My whole career has been for my mom and my dad, who are not here now,' Kidman said. 'But I still want to keep working and giving to the world because I love what I do. And I love you all. And I'm so grateful for the privilege to be a part of the film community. 'I’m sorry I’m crying. I didn’t want to do that, but I feel my mama right now. This is for you, mama.' Kidman's father, Antony Kidman, died in 2014. While accepting Kidman's award in Venice, Reijn shared a statement from the 'Moulin Rouge' star in which she announced her mother's death
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