today the world is mourning alongside beloved actress Nicole Kidman who has tragically announced the passing of her mother Janelle and Kidman at the age of 84 the heartbreaking news came during what should have been a celebratory moment for the actress as she was attending the Venice Film Festival where she was set to receive the prestigious best actress award for her role in baby girl in an emotional statement read on her behalf by the film's director helina rain Nicole expressed her profound grief today I arrived in Venice only to discover that my beautiful Brave mother Janelle and Kidman has passed away Nicole shared I am in shock and I have to be with my family but this award is for her she shaped me she guided me and she made me who I am for Nicole this loss is deeply personal Janelle was not only a loving mother but also a constant source of strength and inspiration throughout her life Nicole has often spoken about the special bond she shared with her mom describing how her mother's wisdom helped shape her both as an artist and as a person Janelle had faced Health struggles in recent years and Nicole ever the devoted daughter returned to her native Australia to be by her mother's side during these challenging times in a 2022 interview Nicole shared a rare and intimate glimpse into their relationship saying she was fortunate to view the world through her mother's eyes she gave me access to the world to life through her perspective an 81-year-old woman's perspective Nicole said it's been a gift a privilege Nicole's grief now Echoes the pain she felt in 2014 when she lost her Father Anthony Kidman who was also a significant influence in her life in Times of Sorrow Nicole has leaned on her husband country music star Keith Urban and their two daughters Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret to find strength and Solace Janelle was more than just a mother she was a Trailblazer in her own right working as a nursing instructor and surviving a battle with breast cancer that deeply impacted Nicole's life at just 17 Nicole witnessed her mother fight the disease an experience that motivated her to become a staunch advocate for Women's Health and cancer research now as Nicole faces this unimaginable loss her mother's Legacy lives on not only through Nicole and her sister Antonia but through the many lives Janelle touched with her warmth wisdom and resilience in this moment of grief fans around the world stand with Nicole Kidman offering their deepest condolences and love as she bids farewell to the woman who shaped her life Nicole carries the heart of her mother with her forever woven into the fabric of her success and the person she has become our thoughts and prayers are with Nicole and her family during this difficult time