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Arthur Mola/Invision/APNicole Kidman admitted that 2014 has not been her “favorite year,” both professionally and personally, following the death of her father, Anthony Kidman, from a heart attack in August.
The Guardian reported that Kidman made the admission at the Australian premiere of Paddington in Sydney on Sunday. “Personally [it’s been] really, really, really hard,” she said. “My family underwent a massive tragedy. So not my favorite year. But I try not to be ungrateful — I’m grateful to be alive.”
Kidman said she would be spending more time in Sydney with her mother and sister after losing her father. “We’ve gone through a really tough time this year as a family. It’s so nice to be able to take care of each other.”
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On the big screen, Kidman’s year has been mixed, with Grace of Monaco widely panned, The Railway Man receiving muted praise and Before I Go to Sleep also dividing critics and stalling at the box office.
Paddington, however, has been a critical and commercial success thus far, and Kidman acknowledged the up and down nature of not just 2014 but her career. “My whole career is always a roller-coaster,” she told The Guardian, adding, “I’m so random and spontaneous and unusual in my choices — I never expect anything.”
Kidman, who plays the villain in Paddington, also spoke about why she took the role. “I just wanted to make a film for my kids. … I hadn’t made a film that had made people feel good for a long time. I’ve made films that are darker in tone. So it’s really nice to be able to make a film where you can say ‘Yeah, bring your kids.’ “
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