Babygirl

The Hollywood actress lost her mother on the day she was scheduled to appear at the 81st Venice Film Festival to receive the Best Actress award for her role in the film “Babygirl.”

However, she did not attend the ceremony, and a message from the 57-year-old actress was read on stage.

Stars from Angelina Jolie to George Clooney gather this week at the Venice Film Festival, bringing a high dose of Hollywood pizzazz back to the watery city's sandy Lido.

With 21 films vying for the top Golden Lion prize, the 81st edition of the prestigious festival kicks off today, with Lady Gaga, Daniel Craig and Brad Pitt expected on the red carpet during the 10-day affair.