Nicole Kidman has shared that her mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, has died. She was 84.
The actress, 57, had to leave the Venice Film Festival early on Saturday before accepting her best actress win for her new film “Babygirl” due to the devastating news.
Halina Reijn, the director of the erotic thriller, accepted the award on Kidman’s behalf andread a statement from the Oscar winner about Janelle’s death.
“Today, I arrived in Venice to find out shortly after that my beautiful, brave mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, has just passed,” Reijn read to the crowd. “I’m in shock, and I have to go to my family, but this award is for her. 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 statement continued. “The collision of life and art is heartbreaking, and my heart is broken.”
Reijn wrapped her remarks with her own words: “We love you all, Nicole.”
HuffPost has reached out to Kidman for comment.
Nicole Kidman and her mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, attend the 2018 AACTA Awards Presented by Foxtel at The Star on Dec. 5, 2018, in Sydney, Australia. James D. Morgan via Getty Images
Kidman’s rep confirmed Janelle’s death to People. “The family is heartbroken and asks for privacy at this time.”
The “Aquaman” star praised her mom for supporting her Hollywood career.
“She’s given me the fire to pursue the career I have because I’ve always wanted to please her… but she also carved her own path and wanted her daughters to have the same opportunity to carve their own paths,” Kidman said in a 2020 interview with The Sydney Morning Herald.
“Mum didn’t necessarily get the career that she wanted, but she was determined that her daughters would have opportunities that were equal,” she added.
News
Mike Tyson expressed doubts just days before the fight with Jake Paul: “He hasn’t even trained!”
Paul and Tyson are set to face off in less than two weeks In the lead-up to one of the most anticipated crossover fights in boxing, concerns are rising over Mike Tyson’s readiness to face Jake Paul. While Tyson, now 58, remains one of…
Mike Tyson puts all doubts to rest and leaves no question: “I have to massacre Jake Paul”
The November 15 fight is heating up as the date approaches Mike Tyson is tired of being called ‘old’ and has just dropped a bombshell about what we are going to see on November 15 at the home of the Cowboys. The…
Boxing legend who knocked out Mike Tyson issues strong warning to Jake Paul
Lennox Lewis, one of the few to knock out Mike Tyson, has issued a strong warning to Jake Paul about his upcoming bout against Iron Mike. Only a few boxers ever managed to knock out Mike Tyson, and Lennox Lewis was one of them. The boxing…
The Real Reason Elon Musk Lives in a $50,000 House
Absolutely, here is an essay based on the video: Elon Musk’s Minimalist Lifestyle: A Strategic Move Elon Musk, renowned for his ambitious ventures and eccentric personality, has surprised the world once again with his choice of residence. Instead of opulent…
Close-up of Elon Musk’s $50,000 home!
Elon Musk, the enigmatic billionaire known for his audacious ventures, has once again defied expectations with his choice of residence. While many associate immense wealth with opulent lifestyles, Musk has opted for a minimalist approach, residing in a modest $50,000…
Close-up of Tesla’s NEW FUTURE tiny house and coming Soon
Tesla, the company known for its electric cars, has recently unveiled a new tiny home. This tiny home is a marvel of eco-friendliness and comes packed with every feature you could possibly need. It is a great picture of what…
End of content
No more pages to load