Nicole Kidman delivered an emotional speech honoring her late mother at the Palm Springs International Film Festival: 'I feel my mama right now, so this is for you, Mama.'

Nicole Kidman dedicated the international star award she received at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival to her mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, who died in September 2024. Jamie Lee Curtis also mentioned Kidman's mother when presenting her future costar with the honor.

Nicole Kidman paid tribute to her late mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, in an emotional acceptance speech at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

My whole career has been for my mom and my dad and they’re not here now,” the teary-eyed actress said on stage in front of her peers.

Nicole Kidman paid emotional tribute to her late parents as she accepted an award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards Friday. The Australian actress broke down in tears as she spoke about her family after receiving the International Star Award from Jamie Lee Curtis at the 36 th annual event.

The evening at the Southern California film festival was a significant one for Kidman because she received the International Star Award. Her status as a prolific auteur was celebrated by all, including Jamie Lee Curtis (she presented Kidman with her trophy for the evening).

"Babygirl" star Nicole Kidman broke down and cried about losing her mother while accepting international star award at Film Festival.

Nicole Kidman honored her late mother in an emotional tribute at the Palm Springs Film Festival. Her mother died last year shortly after Kidman arrived at the Venice Film Festival to promote “Babygirl.

Nicole Kidman tearfully dedicated her award at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival to her late mom.