Nicole Kidman's late mother was a 'major guide' through her life

Nicole Kidman has reflected on her relationship with her late mother and says she was a "major guide" through her life.

The 57-year-old actress was left reeling by the passing of her mother Janelle Kidman last month, and she has now reflected on her relationship with her and how lost she feels without her “compass”.

She told ‘Extra’: “My mother obviously was a major guide through my life and probably my compass in terms of everything that I did.

“I would always check in with her, but I've also had great teachers. I've had a lot of really, really wise women who have stepped up and shown me the way through.”

Earlier this week, Nicole said she is “hanging in there” and wishes her parents was here to celebrate her career achievements.

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at the premiere of ‘Lioness’ season two, she admitted: “It’s a hard road, I’m hanging in there.

“I wish my mama was here.

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“That’d be the one thing I’d say. Everything is great with work but I wish my mama was here.”

Last month, Nicole announced her mother's death via a written acceptance speech at the Venice Film Festival after being awarded a Best Actress award for her role in her new movie ‘Babygirl’.

The flick’s director Halina Reijn read out her speech on her behalf.

It read: “Today I arrived in Venice to find out shortly after, that my beautiful, brave mother Janelle Ann Kidman has just passed.

“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.

“I am beyond grateful that I get to say her name to all of you through Halina, the collision of life and art is heart-breaking, and my heart is broken.

“We love you all.”