The Australian country singer stood by the actress’ side during her mother’s funeral, offering her visible support that attracted attention.
Nicole Kidman and her husband, Keith Urban, were accompanied by their family as they said goodbye to her mother, Janelle Kidman, in Sydney. The funeral occurred on October 15, 2024, at St. Francis Xavier Church in Lavender Bay. Soon, images of them circulated online, with fans commending the singer’s attitude during this challenging period.
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Kidman, 57, appeared to be quite emotional after exiting the church. She wore a long black coat and designer sunglasses and was seen holding hands with her 56-year-old husband. His strong stance and demeanor in this photo showed his support for the actress.
Meanwhile, Kidman’s daughters, 16-year-old Sunday Rose, and 14-year-old Faith Margaret, were also in attendance, along with Kidman’s sister, Antonia. However, the actress’s adult children from her previous marriage to Tom Cruise, Bella and Connor, were not seen at the service.
The day was heavy for Kidman’s daughters, with Sunday Rose seen shedding tears ahead of the service. This emotional moment was shared with their cousins, who supported the grieving siblings.
This service was a final farewell for Janelle, who died at the age of 84 the previous month. Her passing came just hours before Kidman received a Best Actress award at the Venice Film Festival for her role in “Babygirl.”
Shortly after the news of the matriarch’s passing made headlines, the family shared a heartfelt tribute to their late mother on social media.
In the post, Kidman and her sister 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.” Finally, they requested that their privacy be respected while mourning this loss.
As soon as photos of the service spread online, fans across social media platforms voiced their prayers for Kidman and expressed admiration for Urban’s quiet strength and presence throughout the ordeal.
One fan wrote, “So hard for everyone. Great to see hubby supporting her. He too must be hurting 💔💔 [sic].” Another commented, “Geez he does that all the time… hes [sic] always a gentlemen [sic].”
Others echoed similar sentiments, praising Urban’s character and the couple’s strong bond. One user remarked, “What a lovely couple, thank you Mr Urban !!l [sic].” Another simply said, “Well done Keith [sic].”
We extend our deepest condolences to Kidman, Urban, and their family during this difficult period.