Nicole Kidman having death doula training Nicole Kidman is training to become a death doula after being inspired by her own experiences before her mom passed away. 13 April 2026 Nicole Kidman is training to become a death doula. Nicole Kidman is training to be a death doula The 58-year-old actress noted the idea "may sound a little weird" but she was inspired to help support people and their loved ones during their final days because of her and her sister Antonia's experiences before their mom, Janelle Ann Kidman, passed away in September 2024 at the age of 84.