Nicole Kidman is reportedly making a heartfelt effort to reconnect with her children, Isabella and Connor Cruise, following the death of her mother, Janelle. The A Family Affair actress sees this as fulfilling one of her late mother’s final wishes, according to insiders.
“It hurt Janelle too that she and [her late husband] Antony were estranged from Bella and Connor,” a source told New Idea magazine. “They were their first two grandchildren and were once very close.” Kidman and her ex-husband, Tom Cruise, adopted Isabella and Connor in the early 1990s.
However, after their divorce in 2001, the children chose to live with Cruise. Public sightings of Kidman with her older children ceased in 2007, and the distance between them has since grown. When Janelle passed away, Kidman reportedly received a touching letter from Isabella and Connor, which reignited her hope of rekindling their relationship.
According to Woman’s Day magazine, the letter deeply moved the Academy Award winner and inspired her to make an effort to bring them back into her life. The insider shared that Kidman has discussed her wishes with her husband, Keith Urban, expressing her desire for Connor and Isabella to become “active members” of their family in the coming year. However, she has made it clear that the decision ultimately rests with her children.
“Losing her mum has made Nicole not want to waste any more time,” the insider explained. “It was a deep regret that they were unable to see her in person before she died.” Kidman shares two younger daughters, Sunday and Faith, with Urban. While she has focused on building a close-knit family with them, the actress now hopes to bridge the gap with Isabella and Connor.
This emotional step reflects Kidman’s resilience and commitment to healing family ties after a period of estrangement. It also underscores the impact of Janelle’s loss, which has served as a poignant reminder of the importance of cherishing loved ones.
As Kidman navigates this challenging chapter, her effort to reconnect with her older children adds another dimension to her role as a mother and a testament to her enduring love for family.