January 4th 2025.
Nicole Kidman, the acclaimed Australian actor, was in the spotlight once again as she received the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival's international star award for her outstanding performance in the movie Babygirl. Directed by Halina Reijn, Babygirl was met with widespread praise and even earned Nicole the best actress award at the prestigious Venice Film Festival. However, the joy of receiving this recognition was bittersweet for Nicole as she was still grieving the loss of her beloved mother, Janelle. Unfortunately, she was unable to accept the award in person as she had to leave the festival early due to her mother's passing at the age of 84.
In her speech, Nicole tearfully thanked the audience for giving her the opportunity to dedicate the award to her mother, saying, "My whole career has been for my mom and my dad, who are not here now." She also expressed her gratitude towards the film community and promised to continue working and giving back to the world because she loves what she does. However, her emotions got the best of her as she apologized for crying and shared that she could feel her mother's presence in that moment.
Nicole's mother had a profound impact on her life and she has been open about her grieving process from the very beginning. Halina, who accepted her Venice award on her behalf, read a statement written by Nicole in which she expressed her shock and heartbreak over her mother's passing. Despite the pain, Nicole was grateful to be able to honor her mother's memory through her work.
In a recent interview, Nicole revealed the last words her mother said to her over the phone before she passed. "Maybe wait a minute, because you just need to take care of yourself, Nicky," her mother had told her. These words have stayed with Nicole and she now emphasizes the importance of self-care, especially for women who tend to put others' needs before their own. She also shared the valuable advice passed down to her by her grandmother and mother – "Be happy" and "Take care of yourself."
As awards season approaches, Nicole has been busy promoting Babygirl and has been recognized for her outstanding performance with a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Drama. Nicole, who shares two children with her ex-husband Tom Cruise and two with her husband Keith Urban, recently made a rare red carpet appearance with her youngest daughter Faith. At the event, she spoke about the importance of mentoring the next generation and was honored with a leadership award.
Despite her busy schedule, Nicole's family remains her top priority. She hopes to be around for a long time for her children and continues to take care of herself so she can take care of them. And as she navigates through her grief, she finds solace in the love and support of her family, friends, and fans.
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