American actress Nicole Kidman has decided to explore a new field for herself — she is undergoing training to become a death doula. The star announced this during a public appearance at a university in San Francisco, emphasizing that her decision is not related to professional projects but to personal experience.
Death doula is a specialist who accompanies people in the final stages of life, providing emotional support and helping both the individual and their loved ones cope with this period. This is a relatively new field that has developed over the past two decades and is gradually becoming more in demand.
Personal Motive
According to the actress, her interest in this area arose after the death of her mother in 2024. Kidman shared that in her final days, her mother felt lonely despite the family's efforts.
The actress admitted that it was then she first contemplated how important support is in such moments and how much we lack people who can be consistently present with the dying and their relatives.
New Direction in Development
Kidman views her training not only as a personal initiative but also as part of her own development. She notes that she strives to expand her knowledge and experience beyond her usual profession.
Trend Among Notable Personalities
Interest in this topic is also shown by other representatives of the film industry. Director Chloe Zhao previously underwent training in end-of-life support. According to her, one of the reasons was the desire to rethink her own attitude towards death and to overcome her fear of it.
Rethinking the Experience of Loss
The death of her mother was a heavy personal experience for the actress. She has repeatedly emphasized that she cherishes warm memories of her parent and tries to follow her advice, including paying more attention to her own well-being and self-care.
Deciding to master the profession of a death doula became for Kidman a way not only to cope with her loss but also to help others in similar situations where attention, support, and presence are especially important.
