Nicole Kidman wipes away tears as she pays tribute to her parents at the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards

Nicole Kidman has wiped away tears as she broke down while dedicating an award to her late mother and paid tribute to both of her parents.

Nicole Kidman has wiped away tears as she broke down while dedicating an award to her late mother and paid tribute to both of her parents.

The Hollywood actor was accepting her International Star Award at the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards, where she made her first public appearance after spending Christmas in Australia with her family.

After arriving at the lectern and receiving the award from fellow actor Jamie Lee Curtis, Kidman thanked her parents for giving her the “resilience” and giving her the “love” and strength” in life.

Nicole Kidman accepts the International Star Award from Jamie Lee Curtis onstage during the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards. Picture: Getty

Kidman lost her mother Janelle hours before she was awarded Best Actress for her role in Babygirl on the final day of Venice Film Festival in September.

“I went home over Christmas,” Kidman said.

“I’ve lost both my parents, and I’m in that place, like, oh, ah, OK, this is different now. They’ve given me the resilience and they’ve given me the love and they’ve given me the strength to keep moving forward.”

Nicole Kidman beconmes emotional as she speaks of her parents. Picture: Getty

She went on to say: “Thank you for giving me the chance to say this is for my mom. My whole career has been for my mom and my dad and they’re not here anymore.

“I want to keep working and giving to the world. I’m sorry I’m crying,” Kidman said as her eyes welled up with tears.

“I didn’t want to do that but I feel my mama right now. This is for your mama.”

Kidman, 57, was comforted by Curtis, who reached out to hold her hand while she was on stage.

Nicole Kidman doesn’t hold back as she lets tears flow onstage. Picture: Getty

Kidman’s emotional acceptance speech came after Curtis spoke fondly of her.

“Nicole Kidman was loved. It’s very clear mostly by her beautiful mother Janelle who she sadly lost earlier this year,” Curtis said according to the Hollywood Reporter, adding that everyone including her husband, Keith Urban, her family and friends.

Curtis and Kidman are filming a new series called Scarpetta for Amazon.

Nicole Kidman accepts the International Star Award onstage. Picture: Getty

“When you granulate all of Nicole’s work and life, it simply comes back to love. Love of family, love of art, love of community, of self,” Curtis said. “There’s nothing else to say here.”

Kidman is nominated for her role in Babygirl at the upcoming Golden Globe Awards on Monday.

Originally published as Nicole Kidman wipes away tears as she pays tribute to her parents at the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards