Nicole Kidman pays emotional tribute to her late mother at award function

ANI January 5, 2025 147 views

Nicole Kidman had a deeply moving moment at the Palm Springs International Film Festival when she received her international star award. During her acceptance speech, she became emotional while dedicating the honor to her late mother, Janelle. She openly shared her ongoing grief and emphasized that her entire career has been a tribute to her parents. Kidman's raw and vulnerable moment touched the audience, showcasing her profound love and respect for her family.

"My whole career has been for my mom and my dad, who are not here now." - Nicole Kidman
Los Angeles, January 4: Actor Nicole Kidman turned emotional while receiving the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival's international star award from Jamie Lee Curtis.

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As per People, Nicole honoured her late mother at the ceremony and dedicated the award to her.

After thanking Babygirl filmmaker Halina Reijn for casting her in the movie, Kidman noted that she is "still grieving" after Janelle's death. Kidman teared up as she began to say she was dedicating the award to her mother, since she was unable to do so at the Venice Film Festival.

"Thank you for giving me the chance to say, 'This is for my mom,' " Kidman said as the audience erupted in applause. "My whole career has been for my mom and my dad, who are not here now. I'm still going 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 that I'm crying, I didn't want to do that," Kidman said. "But I feel my mom right now so this is for you."

After thanking Babygirl filmmaker Halina Reijn for casting her in the movie, Kidman noted that she is "still grieving" after Janelle's death. Kidman teared up as she began to say she was dedicating the award to her mother, since she was unable to do so at the Venice Film Festival.

"Thank you for giving me the chance to say, 'This is for my mom,' " Kidman said as the audience erupted in applause. "My whole career has been for my mom and my dad, who are not here now. I'm still going 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 that I'm crying, I didn't want to do that," Kidman said. "But I feel my mom right now so this is for you."

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