Nicole Kidman Tears Up Dedicating Palm Springs Award to Her Late Mother: ‘I Feel My Mom Right Now'

Mar. 15, 2025

Nicole Kidman on Jan. 3.Photo:Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty

On Friday, Jan. 3, Kidman, 57, received the 2025Palm Springs International Film Festival’s international star award fromJamie Lee Curtis, who also mentioned Kidman’s mother.

“Thank you for giving me the chance to say, ‘This is for my mom,’ " Kidman said as the audience erupted in applause. “My whole career has been for my mom and my dad, who are not here now. I’m still going to keep working and giving to the world because I love what I do and I love you all, and I’m so grateful for the privilege to be a part of the film community.”

“I’m sorry that I’m crying, I didn’t want to do that,” Kidman said. “But I feel my mom right now so this is for you.”

Nicole Kidman wipes away tears during her speech on Jan. 3.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty

Nicole Kidman (right) and her mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, in December 2018.James D. Morgan/Getty

James D. Morgan/Getty

“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,” Kidman and Antonia wrote. “Thank you from our whole family for respecting our privacy as we take care of each other.”

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Nicole Kidman on Jan. 3.Chad Salvador/Variety via Getty

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