Although Nicole Kidman’s mother died nearly a month ago, specifically on the closing day of the 2024 Venice International Film Festival, her funeral did not take place during this period. Rather, it was held today in the presence of a simple family, amidst sadness hanging over all those present, led by Kidman, her sister, and her children, who… It appeared that they had not yet gotten over the first shock of the death of their mother and grandmother, and were still in a state of mourning and deep sadness.
Nicole Kidman, who appeared sad and exhausted, received clear support from her husband, Australian singer Keith Urban, at her mother Janelle’s funeral, which was held today in Sydney, specifically at St. Francis Xavier Church in Lavender Bay.
Kidman, 57, held the hand of her 56-year-old husband as she arrived at church wearing a long black coat and black sunglasses. The couple was also joined by their daughters Sunday Rose, 16, and Faith Margaret, 14, in addition to Nicole’s sister. Antonia, 54 years old.
It appears that Nicole’s eldest children, Bella and Connor, who she adopted with her ex-husband Tom Cruise, did not attend the service.
During one of the emotional moments leading up to the funeral of Janelle, who died aged 84, Sunday was seen wiping tears from her eyes as she was overcome with grief throughout the funeral.
She was consoled by her cousins Lucia, 26, Hamish, 23, and Sibylla Hawley, 17, who are the children of Kidman’s sister Antonia and her late husband Angus Hawley.
Kidman’s family was joined by close friends, including Australian TV presenter Richard Wilkins, 69 years old, his friend, beauty expert Mia Hawkswell, 47 years old, and the journalist Peter Overton, his wife Jessica Rowe, and their daughters Allegra and Giselle. It is noteworthy that none of the stars and celebrities attended the funeral.