Nicole Kidman has shared a deeply emotional and heartfelt tribute to her late mother, Janelle Kidman, on what would have been her 86th birthday. The 58-year-old Hollywood actress took to Instagram on Friday to commemorate her beloved mother with a nostalgic throwback photograph that captured a cherished moment between them.
A Sweet and Sentimental Instagram Post
The image, posted by Nicole, shows her with her signature red hair, smiling warmly as she poses cheek-to-cheek with Janelle. The photo radiates affection and a close bond, highlighting the special relationship between mother and daughter. Nicole accompanied the picture with a poignant caption that read, 'Remembering my Mumma on her birthday. Always in my heart Mumma.'
Outpouring of Support from Friends and Followers
The post quickly garnered an outpouring of well-wishes and supportive comments from friends and followers. Reese Witherspoon responded with a touching message, 'Your angel mama,' while Rita Wilson, wife of Tom Hanks, chimed in with, 'Sending you love.' Mariska Hargitay, star of Law & Order, offered three love heart emojis to express her sympathy.
Another follower encapsulated the sentiment of many by commenting, 'Such a beautiful bond. There’s only one mamma.' This collective response underscores the widespread admiration and empathy for Nicole during this emotional time.
Previous Tributes and the Tragic Timing of Janelle's Passing
This is not the first time Nicole has publicly honored her mother. In March of last year, she shared a heartfelt birthday tribute to Janelle, six months after her death. That post featured a sweet photo of Janelle beaming as she posed with Nicole's late father, Antony. Nicole wrote, 'Missing Mumma and Papa so much on what would have been her birthday today.'
The Devastating News and Its Impact
Janelle Kidman passed away at the age of 84 in September, just hours before Nicole was awarded the Best Actress prize for her role in Babygirl at the Venice Film Festival. The tragic timing forced Nicole to return to her native Sydney to be with her family immediately after receiving the devastating news.
Upon her win, Nicole revealed in a statement read by director Halina Reijn, 'Today I arrived in Venice to find out shortly after, that my beautiful, brave mother Janelle Ann Kidman has just passed. I am in shock and I have to go to my family, but this award is for her, she shaped me, she guided me, and she made me.'
She added, 'I am beyond grateful that I get to say her name to all of you through Halina, the collision of life and art is heart-breaking, and my heart is broken. We love you all.'
Family Support and Lasting Advice
Nicole was supported by her husband Keith Urban and their two daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15, at Janelle's funeral. In December, during an appearance on CBS Sunday Morning in the US, Nicole revealed the last words her mother said to her before her death.
She recounted that Janelle told her, 'Maybe wait a minute, because you just need to take care of yourself, Nicky.' Nicole has since taken this advice to heart, stating, 'I'm doing that more, and I say that to other people in the world. Particularly women. I think we tend not to take care of ourselves. We take care of everybody else but the last person is here.'
Wisdom Passed Down Through Generations
Nicole also shared that Janelle wasn't the only woman in her family to offer sage advice. She noted, 'My grandmother left me with "Be happy" and my mother said "Take care of yourself."' These words reflect the enduring legacy of maternal guidance and love that continues to influence Nicole's life and perspective.
