Nicole Kidman thanks public for 'outpouring of love and kindness' after mum Janelle's death
Nicole Kidman has thanked fans for their "love and kindness" following the death of her mother, Janelle, last week.
In a joint Instagram post with sister Antonia Kidman, the actress shared gratitude for the public's response to the news.
"My sister and I along with our family want to thank you for the outpouring of love and kindness we have felt this week," Kidman wrote.
"Every message we have received from those who loved and admired our Mother has meant more to us than we will ever be able to express.
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Nicole Kidman and sister Antonia have thanked the public for their "love and kindness" after their mum Janelle's death. Instagram/Nicole Kidman
"Thank you from our whole family for respecting our privacy as we take care of each other."
The message was accompanied by photos of Janelle, her two daughters and her late husband Antony, who died in 2014.
The Perfect Couple star returned to Australia last weekend after learning of her mother's death.
The news had come shortly after she arrived in Italy for the Venice International Film Festival, where she was due to receive an award for her role in Babygirl.
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The news of Janelle's death came last weekend, as her actress daughter arrived at the Venice Film Festival. Instagram/Nicole Kidman
The Oscar winner shared her shock and heartbreak via a letter read out on stage as the award was accepted on her behalf by the film's director, Halina Reijn.
"I arrived in Venice and found out shortly after that my beautiful, brave mother, Janelle Ann Kidman has just passed," the actress said in her message.
"I am in shock and I have to go to my family but this award is for her.
"She shaped me, she guided me and she made me."
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Kidman's father Antony died in 2014. Instagram/Nicole Kidman
Kidman said she was "beyond grateful" the festival's crowd was hearing her mother's name.
"The collision of life and art is heartbreaking. And my heart is broken," she added.
Reijn added after reading the letter, "We love you all, Nicole."
The death was confirmed to People by a representative for Kidman, who added, "the family is heartbroken and asks for privacy at this time."
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