In a heartfelt interview with The New York Times, Nicole Kidman shared how her late mother, Janelle, inspired her to take on bold career roles. The Oscar-winning actress, now 57, recently starred in the daring film Babygirl, where she portrays a businesswoman exploring unconventional aspects of her sexuality. Kidman revealed that her decision to accept this provocative role was influenced by deep conversations with her mother, who passed away in September.
Reflecting on her mother’s life, Nicole discussed how Janelle had often expressed regret about missed opportunities in her own career. “My mom didn’t have the career she wanted,” Nicole explained. “She didn’t experience the intellectual journey she could have had, and I could see how that weighed on her in her final years.” Kidman noted that this sense of unfulfilled potential in her mother was something that deeply affected her, leading her to make decisions that would help her pursue new and challenging roles, regardless of societal expectations.
Now a mother of two daughters with husband Keith Urban, Kidman is determined to create a future for her family where opportunities for growth and self-expression are limitless. She is committed to ensuring her daughters have the freedom to chase their passions and break boundaries, much like the path she continues to forge in her own career.
Through her personal reflections, Kidman continues to honor her mother’s legacy, using her own platform to inspire others to embrace their own journeys and not shy away from the challenges that come with it.
