Nicole Kidman thanks fans for their ‘love and kindness’ following mother’s passing

Beloved Australian actress Nicole Kidman has expressed heartfelt gratitude to fans for their “love and kindness” following the passing of her mother, Janelle Ann Kidman.

Kidman learned of her mother’s death while attending the Venice Film Festival in Italy, where she was promoting her new movie Babygirl. The tragic news forced her to miss the event.

Amidst her grief, Kidman took to Instagram to thank her supporters, sharing her appreciation alongside three photos of her late mother: one solo portrait and two with Kidman and her sister, Antonia.

“My sister and I along with our family want to thank you for the outpouring of love and kindness we have felt this week,” she began.

“Every message we have received from those who loved and admired our Mother has meant more to us than we will ever be able to express. Thank you from our whole family for respecting our privacy as we take care of each other.”

 

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Fans were quick to express their condolences to Kidman, flooding her social media with heartfelt messages of sympathy and support.

“Keeping you all in my prayer and sending you much love and many blessings,” one wrote.

“A big hug, I wish you all the strength to face this phase of life, all my love for you!”

“My deepest condolences, Nicole. All my love to you and your family,” commented another.

“All my love to you and your family! We love you very much. My sincere condolences to you and all the family.”

“I am so sorry for your loss, she rest in peace, all the love for you and your family.”

Kidman revealed that her mother had passed 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.”

-with BANG.