
Kidman reveals she learned of her mother's death moments before Venice award
Nicole Kidman said at HISTORYTalks 2026 that she learned of her mother’s death just as she was about to accept the best actress prize for Babygirl at the Venice Film Festival in 2024; she recalled initially trying to flee by boat, then returning to her hotel bed alone in devastation, later framing the moment as a test of resilience and noting her mother’s pivotal role in shaping her life and career—two years after, she also revealed plans to become a death doula.




