Nicole Kidman ‘in shock’ following heartbreaking loss

Fans have rushed to offer their condolences to beloved Aussie actress Nicole Kidman after she announced the sudden death of her “beautiful, brave” mother.

Kidman had been scheduled to appear at this year’s Venice International Film Festival to accept the Best Actress award for her role in Babygirl, but was unable to attend due to her devastating loss.

Speaking to the audience at the festival on Saturday, September 7 via a statement read out by Babygirl director Halina Reijn, Kidman shared that she is “heart is broken”.

“Today I arrived in Venice to find out shortly after, that my beautiful, brave mother Janelle Ann Kidman has just passed,” Kidman said.

“I am 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 collision of life and art is heart-breaking, and my heart is broken.

“We love you all.”

Fans were quick to offer their condolences to Kidman following her tragic loss.

Deepest condolences to her and her loved ones 💐

— GospelofPop (@gospelofpop) September 7, 2024

I hope Nicole is surrounded by love and light rn 🥺🙏🤍

— Kate 🦢 (@dncingphalanges) September 7, 2024

Sorry to hear this for Nicole, may family and friends hearts be comforted. 💔🙏💐

— WonderWoman (@CristinaSt16508) September 7, 2024

Sorry for her loss. 🩵🙏🏽

— Nina Infinity (@Nina7Infinity) September 7, 2024

Kidman previously spoke of her mother’s health issues during an appearance on the Fresh Air podcast in 2022.

Kidman said she felt lucky to be able to see the world through her mother’s eyes, and described her outlook as “so beneficial”.

“I’m at the place where I’m being given the chance to view the world, because of how close we are, my mum is giving me the chance to view the world through an 81-year-old woman’s eyes,” she said at the time.

“She’s giving me access, because she’s also very direct and very honest, and so I’m getting access to the world through her eyes, my mother’s eyes.”

-with PA, Reuters and BANG