The passing of Janelle Ann Kidman, Nicole Kidman’s mother, has occurred.

She stated that she had left the festival early due to the passing of her mother in a statement that was read aloud by Babygirl director Halina Reijn on Saturday, September 7. Kidman, who is 57 years old, made the announcement at the Venice Film Festival.

During what would have been Kidman’s acceptance speech for best actress for her role in Babygirl, Reijn, who is 48 years old, read aloud the statement that Kidman had written. In the statement, Kidman wrote that she had flown in to Venice, only to find out that “shortly after that my beautiful, brave mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, has just passed away.”

Despite the fact that I am in a state of shock and have to go see my family, this honor is for her. It was she who molded me, who directed me, and who created me. As the director proceeded to read Kidman’s message, he concluded, “I am beyond grateful that I get to say her name to all of you through Halina.” “The collision of life and art is heartbreaking, and my heart is broken.”

Following the delivery of Kidman’s comments to the crowded audience in Venice, Reijn made a straightforward statement, saying, “We love you all, Nicole.”

People was informed by a representative of Kidman that Janelle had passed away, and the representative said that “the family is heartbroken and asks for privacy at this time.”

In November 2023, the actress from Big Little Lies gave an interview to PEOPLE in which she discussed the ways in which her mother had affected both her professional life and her sense of style. She said at the time that her mother “is so involved in what I wear.”

The bond between the two was also discussed in a prior interview that Kidman gave to the Sydney Morning Herald. She said that Janelle was always supportive of her and assisted her in accomplishing her objectives.

In 2020, Kidman was quoted as saying to the source, “She’s given me the fire to pursue the career I have because I’ve always wanted to please her.” This information was obtained from the Hollywood Reporter. “However, she also carved out her own path, and she desired for her daughters to have the same opportunity to carve out their own paths,”
The statement was further elaborated by Kidman, who said, “Mum did not necessarily get the career that she desired, but she was determined that her daughters would have opportunities that were equal.” “Because of it, I found my life. And it was her, along with my father, who gave me my life.