Nicole Kidman gave a heartfelt dedication to her late mother on Friday night at the Palm Springs Film Festival, where she received an International Star Award. The Australian actor and producer’s mother passed away last year shortly after Kidman arrived at the Venice Film Festival to promote her film “Babygirl.”
Kidman expressed her gratitude for being able to dedicate the award to her mother, who had been a constant source of inspiration throughout her career. Her speech was met with applause from the audience, including fellow celebrities such as Jamie Lee Curtis and Adrien Brody.
The Palm Springs gala kicked off Hollywood’s award season, honoring notable actors like Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Coolidge. Jolie, nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture, gave a moving speech about finding her inner self through her role as opera singer Maria Callas.
Other notable presenters included Demi Moore, who presented Colman Domingo with the Spotlight Award, and Amy Adams, alongside Timothée Chalamet, who honored director Denis Villeneuve with the Visionary award. The evening also featured lighthearted moments from Jennifer Coolidge presenting Ariana Grande with the Rising Star award.
Winners of awards included Mikey Madison for Breakthrough Actress, Kieran Culkin for Breakthrough Actor, and the ensemble cast from “Conclave” for Ensemble Performance.
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