Nicole Kidman Reflects on Grief and Family

Nicole Kidman, 57, has been reflecting on her emotions and mortality, which have become more pronounced following the recent loss of her mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, in September 2023. The Oscar-winning actress shared in a GQ interview that this period has been marked by intense feelings of vulnerability, introspection, and connection, particularly concerning life events such as raising children and dealing with parental loss. Despite the grief, Kidman remains committed to her family, which includes daughters Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret with husband Keith Urban, and adopted children Bella and Connor with ex-husband Tom Cruise. The actress also highlighted the impact of her father's death in 2014 on her outlook on life, emphasizing the weight of mortality. Kidman expressed how these experiences have led to sleepless nights filled with crying and gasping as she navigates her 50s. The recent recognition of her work at the Venice Film Festival reinforced the intertwining of her personal and professional life, as she dedicated her award to her late mother.