Nicole Kidman reveals she learned of her mother's death in Venice while accepting an award.

Nicole Kidman revealed she learned of her mother's death in September 2024 while alone in Venice, Italy, days before accepting a Best Actress award. Struggling with grief, she could not give a speech and relied on a written statement read by a director. She shared that the experience inspired her to become a death doula to support families during end-of-life transitions.