At the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Nicole Kidman was visibly moved as she accepted an award and paid a heartfelt tribute to her late mother. During her emotional speech, Kidman expressed immense gratitude to those who had supported her throughout her career, including the festival and her co-stars.
Kidman’s eyes welled with tears as she spoke about the importance of love in her life. “Love is the center of my life,” she shared, reflecting on the profound impact her parents had on her, particularly in shaping her resilience. However, the actress also acknowledged the heavy grief she was experiencing after the recent loss of both her parents. “I’ve lost both my parents,” she said, her voice trembling. “It’s different now, but they gave me the strength to keep moving forward.”
She also took a moment to recognize the opportunities she’s had in her career, including the role in Baby Girl, a complex and challenging project helmed by director Helena Rain. Kidman expressed her gratitude for being trusted with such roles at this stage in her career, something that is often rare for women in their 50s.
The emotional weight of the moment increased as Kidman dedicated her award to her mother. “I didn’t get to do this at the Venice Film Festival, but I want to now,” she explained. “This is for my mom. My whole career has been for my mom and my dad, and they’re not here now, but I still want to keep working and giving to the world.”