Nicole Kidman breaks down in tears as she pays tribute to late mother in emotional speech Nicole Kidman was visibly moved as she accepted the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival's international star award, dedicating her win to her late mother Janelle Ann Kidman.
Previously on CBS Sunday Mornings in December, Nicole had spoken candidly about her right to grieve on her own terms, saying: "Wow, three months on, and people say to me 'Yeah, she was 84, a good life...' But that was my mom.
After expressing gratitude to director Halina Reijn for her part in the film, Nicole opened up about her ongoing grief following her mother's passing in September.
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. "
Overcome with emotion, she said: "Thank you for giving me the chance to say, 'This is for my mom'.
