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Nicole Kidman Reveals Mother's Death News Came Right Before Venice Win

Nicole Kidman has shared the heartbreaking moment she learned of her mother's death just before taking the stage at the 2024 Venice Film Festival. She described feeling completely devastated and unsure how to move forward, even attempting to leave Venice but turning back. Kidman dedicated her Best Actress award for 'Babygirl' to her late mother, Janelle Ann Kidman. She credits her mother as her lifelong compass and guiding force in both her personal life and career.

Key Points: Nicole Kidman on Learning of Mother's Death Before Award

  • Learned of mother's death before Venice stage
  • Felt devastated and unable to function
  • Tried to leave but turned back alone
  • Dedicated Best Actress award to her late mother
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Nicole Kidman recalls learning of mother's death before Venice win, says she didn't know how to "function"

Nicole Kidman recalls the devastating moment she learned of her mother's death just before her Venice Film Festival win in 2024.

"I do not know how I'm gonna move forward or function now. - Nicole Kidman"

Washington DC, April 19

Actor Nicole Kidman has opened up about the heartbreaking moment she learned of her mother's death just before taking the stage at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, calling it a deeply devastating experience, according to People.

During a conversation with Hoda Kotb at HISTORYTalks in Philadelphia, Kidman recalled that she was on an "enormous high" after winning the Best Actress award for her role in 'Babygirl' when she received the news of her mother Janelle Ann Kidman's passing in September 2024.

"I was about to go onstage and I found out my mother had died... I went right back to the room in Venice, got into bed and was completely devastated and thought, 'I do not know how I'm gonna move forward or function now,'" she said.

The actor shared that she attempted to leave Venice in the middle of the night to be with her family but found herself unable to go through with it. "I remember getting into a boat... trying to find my way to the airport, and then turning around going, 'I can't even do this.' Then I went back to bed. I was alone," she said, describing the moment as a stark contrast between personal loss and professional achievement, according to People.

Kidman said the experience reinforced her resilience and the life lessons imparted by her mother. "Don't ever let anyone break your spirit," she recalled as a message passed down to her.

She also spoke about her mother's influence, describing her as a guiding force who shaped her life and career. Kidman shared that her mother once encouraged her not to retire from acting, pushing her to continue pursuing meaningful work.

At the Venice Film Festival on September 7, 2024, director Halina Reijn read out Kidman's acceptance statement, in which the actor dedicated her award to her late mother. "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," Reijn continued, reading Nicole's statement. "The collision of life and art is heartbreaking, and my heart is broken," she said, as quoted by People.

Kidman has often credited her mother as her "compass," acknowledging her enduring influence both personally and professionally.

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Rohit P
It really puts things in perspective. No amount of fame or awards can shield you from personal grief. The image of her alone in a Venice hotel room after winning such a big award... life can be so cruel sometimes. Her resilience is admirable.
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Aman W
While I sympathize with her loss, I do find it a bit difficult to fully relate to the experience of a global superstar. The article mentions she was "alone" – but surely there were teams of people, assistants, and friends she could have called upon? For a common person, dealing with such news while being truly alone in a foreign country is a different level of hardship.
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Shreya B
The bond between a mother and daughter is universal. Her mother telling her not to retire is such an Indian mom thing too! 😊 Our parents are always our biggest cheerleaders, pushing us to achieve more. May her mother's soul rest in peace.
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Michael C
"The collision of life and art is heartbreaking" – that line really stuck with me. It's a powerful reminder that behind the glamour and red carpets, celebrities are human beings with the same raw emotions as anyone else. Wishing her peace.
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Kavya N
Grief has no timing. To have your world come crashing down the moment you're supposed to celebrate... it's a stark lesson. Her story shows that professional success and personal fulfillment don't always walk hand in hand. Her mother sounds like she was an incredible woman.

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