Nicole Kidman Pays Tribute to Her Late Mother While Ariana Grande Jokingly Thanks Botox and Juvederm at Palm Springs Awards

variety.com:

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor The Palm Springs International Film Awards was an evening brimming with emotion, highlighted by a heartfelt tribute from Nicole Kidman, who received the International Star Award for her performance in the erotic thriller “Babygirl.” The Academy Award-winning actress moved much of the 1,000-plus audience at the Palm Springs Convention Center to tears as she dedicated her award to her late mother, whom passed away on the same day she won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival in September.

Kidman’s award was presented by fellow Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis, who shared memories of meeting Kidman at the 2023 Academy Awards ceremony, where Kidman was nominated for her role in “Being the Ricardos.” Curtis praised Kidman’s driving force as an artist: love.

When Kidman took the stage, she spoke candidly about her grief and the changes in her life. “I’ve lost both my parents, and I’m in that place, like, ‘Oh, OK, this is different now,’” she said. “They’ve given me resilience, they’ve given me love, and they’ve given me the strength to keep moving forward.” As Kidman became visibly and audibly emotional, Curtis stepped forward, holding Kidman’s hand against her heart to steady her. “I am beyond grateful that I get to say her name to all of you,” Kidman said.

The theme of family was a thread throughout the evening. “Sing Sing” star Colman Domingo, who received the Spotlight Award, reflected on losing both his parents in the same year in the mid-2000s.