Nikki Kidman left the Venice Film Festival after learning that her mother, Janelle Ann, died at the age of 84.
The famous actress, who won the Best Actress award for her role in Babygirl, went to the famous festival.
Halina Reijin, the director of Babygirl, accepted Nicole’s award and told the crowd why the 57-year-old star of The Perfect Couple left so quickly.
“I got to Venice today and soon after learned that my beautiful and brave mother Janelle had died,” Halina read from Nicole’s statement.
People gasped when they heard the bad news.
After reading what Nicole had said about her mother’s death, she said, “I’m shocked, and I need to go see my family. But this award is for her.”
It was her who shaped me, led me, and made me.
“I’m beyond grateful 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,” she stated.
And to end her speech, Halina said, “We love you, Nicole.”
It was said by Nicole’s rep to People, “The family is heartbroken and asks for privacy at this time.”
“QUEERLY CRUSHING”
Nicole’s fans flooded X with condolences for the Big Little Lies star.
