Renowned actress and producer Nicole Kidman recently honored the memory of her late parents, sharing a heartfelt tribute on what would have been her mother’s birthday.
Born on June 20, 1967, in Honolulu, Hawaii, Kidman launched her acting career in Australia during her teenage years. She gained international recognition with roles in films like Dead Calm (1989) and Days of Thunder (1990). Over the decades, her versatility has shone through in critically acclaimed performances in movies such as Moulin Rouge! (2001), The Hours (2002)—which earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress—and Lion (2016). Her recent work includes the erotic thriller Babygirl (2024), where she portrays Romy Mathis, a high-powered CEO entangled in a complex affair with a younger intern. This role garnered her the Best Actress award at the Venice Film Festival.
In addition to her film achievements, Kidman has made significant contributions to television. She starred in and produced the HBO series Big Little Lies (2017–2019), earning two Primetime Emmy Awards. Her commitment to working with female directors has notably increased women’s representation behind the camera, a dedication referred to as the “Kidman Effect.”
Despite her illustrious career, Kidman has faced personal challenges. She lost her father, Antony Kidman, in 2014 due to a heart attack, and her mother, Janelle, passed away last September. On March 13, 2025, which would have been her mother’s birthday, Kidman reflected on their absence by sharing a cherished throwback photo of her parents on Instagram, captioned: “Missing Mumma and Papa so much on what would have been her birthday today ❤️.”
Open about her grieving process, Kidman previously emphasized that there is no “time limit” on grief. In a December interview with CBS Sunday Mornings, she expressed: “Wow, three months on, and people say to me, ‘Yeah, she was 84, a good life…’ But that was my mom. It doesn’t matter what age someone is.” She continued, “There is no limit on grief. You don’t have to be ‘all better’ by a certain time. You’re allowed to move through it in waves. Some people may dismiss it, but this is my mother, my life, and I have the right to grieve in my own way.”
Kidman’s heartfelt words serve as a poignant reminder that love and loss are deeply personal, and grieving has no expiration date.
