'This Is For You': Nicole Kidman Tears Up Paying Tribute To Late Mother In Touching Speech
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The Australian actor and producer’s mother died last year shortly after Kidman arrived at the Venice Film Festival.
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Nicole Kidman gave a long-awaited dedication to her late mother Friday night at the Palm Springs Film Festival.
“I feel my momma right now. This is for you, momma,” Kidman said onstage in tears. The Australian actor and producer’s mother died last year shortly after Kidman arrived at the Venice Film Festival to promote “Babygirl.”
“I didn’t get to do it at the Venice Film Festival,” the actor said. “Thank you for giving me the chance to say this is for my mom. My whole career has been for my mom and dad.”
Kidman’s “Scarpetta” co-star and friend Jamie Lee Curtis presented her with the International Star Award during the 36th annual International Film Awards at the festival in Palm Springs, California.
The intimate gala kicked off Hollywood’s whirlwind award season, honoring some of the film industry’s most anticipated award contenders.