In a heart-wrenching turn of events, actress Nicole Kidman is mourning the passing of her mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, who tragically passed away recently. The news came as Kidman, who recently won the Best Actress award at the Venice Film Festival for her role in "Babygirl," had to miss the ceremony to be with her family during this difficult time.

In a statement delivered by the film's director, Halina Reijn, Kidman expressed her shock and grief over the loss of her beautiful and brave mother. She said, "I arrived in Venice and found out shortly after that my beautiful, brave mother, Janelle Ann Kidman has just passed. I'm in shock and I have to go to my family, but this award is for her. She shaped me and made me."

A representative for Kidman has confirmed the devastating news, stating that the family is heartbroken and requesting privacy during this period of immense grief.

Over the years, Kidman has spoken about her close bond with her mother and shared the challenges Janelle Ann Kidman faced with her health. In a 2022 interview, Kidman described how her mother's perspective had enriched her own life, saying, "I'm being given the chance to view the world through an 81-year-old woman's eyes...She's giving me access to the world through her eyes, my mother's eyes, so therefore a part of me almost at 80."

Janelle Ann Kidman's influence on Kidman's career has been profound. Nicole spoke about how her mother's determination and support inspired her to pursue her dreams in an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald in 2020. "She's given me the fire to pursue the career I have because I've always wanted to please her," Kidman revealed. "But she also carved her own path and wanted her daughters to have the same opportunity to carve their own paths."

With the passing of Janelle Ann Kidman, Nicole Kidman not only mourns the loss of a beloved mother but also a guiding light in her life. The actress has experienced immense loss before, as her father, Antony Kidman, passed away in 2014. This loss serves as a reminder of the preciousness of family and the significant role they play in shaping our lives.

As Nicole Kidman continues to grieve alongside her family, the world joins her in offering support and love during this challenging time. Janelle Ann Kidman's legacy will forever live on in the heart of her daughter and the many lives she touched along the way.