The actress revealed she is exploring becoming a death doula after a deeply personal loss

Nicole Kidman has opened up about how losing her mother has changed her life in an unexpected way.

During a recent live appearance, the Oscar winning actress revealed she is now interested in becoming a death doula, calling it part of a personal shift following her mother’s passing in 2024.

And it all comes from a very real experience.

Kidman shared that during her mother’s final moments, she felt there was only so much she and her family could do while balancing work and raising their own children.

That is when the idea first clicked.

She explained that she wished there had been someone there purely to offer comfort and support, someone outside the family who could provide care in a different way.

That role is exactly what a death doula does.

These professionals help guide people through the end of life process, offering emotional and practical support to both patients and their families.

For Kidman, it is something she now wants to understand more deeply.

It is not clear whether she plans to practise or if this is part of a broader personal journey, but the impact is clear.

The loss of her mother has stayed with her.

Shortly after her passing, Kidman returned to work but admitted that, despite everything going well professionally, there was one thing missing.

She simply wished her mother was still there.

Away from the spotlight, she is also navigating life as a parent.

Kidman spoke about supporting her teenage daughter through difficult moments, reflecting on the uncertainty that comes with growing up and figuring out the future.

It is all part of a bigger perspective shift.

From career success to personal loss, Kidman’s latest chapter shows how much those quieter, more human moments can shape what comes next.