Nicole Kidman Grieves Mother’s Death with Support from Keith Urban
Nicole Kidman, the renowned Australian actress, was seen being comforted by her husband, Keith Urban, at her mother Janelle’s funeral in Sydney. The somber occasion took place at St Francis Xavier Church, where Kidman joined her family to bid farewell to her mother.
Janelle, aged 84, passed away last month, just hours before Kidman was honored with the Best Actress award at the Venice Film Festival for her performance in Babygirl. Kidman, 57, arrived at the church wearing a long black coat and stylish sunglasses, holding hands with her 56-year-old country music star husband. Their two daughters, Sunday Rose, 16, and Faith Margaret, 14, along with Nicole’s sister Antonia, 54, were also in attendance.
Notably absent from the service were Nicole’s older children, Bella and Connor, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Tom Cruise. In the wake of her mother’s passing, Nicole and Antonia took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute to their late mother, expressing gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from fans and well-wishers.
Nicole had to abruptly leave the Venice Film Festival upon hearing the news of her mother’s death. In a statement read by director Halina Reijn, she dedicated her award to her mother, acknowledging the profound influence Janelle had on her life and career.
Despite rumors of a rift with fellow actress Salma Hayek, Kidman played down any supposed feud, insisting that they are friends and that the incident at a Paris Fashion Week event was blown out of proportion. Sources close to Kidman clarified that she was simply overwhelmed by photographers and wanted to move on from the situation.
In times of grief and scrutiny, Nicole Kidman continues to navigate the challenges of fame with grace and dignity, supported by her loving family and loyal fans. As she mourns the loss of her mother, she remains a beacon of strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
