Nicole Kidman Opens Up About Divorce from Keith Urban for the First Time
Nicole Kidman has finally broken her silence. The acclaimed actress spoke publicly for the first time about her separation from country music star Keith Urban, months after filing for divorce in September 2025. Rather than dwelling on the pain, Nicole chose a tone of quiet strength, expressing gratitude for her family and a clear intention to move forward with grace.
Nicole Speaks Candidly in a Variety Interview
Sitting down with Variety, the 58-year-old actress covered a range of topics including her upcoming film projects and her personal life over the past year. When asked directly whether she was doing alright following the separation, Nicole did not shy away.
She said she is always moving toward what is good. Her focus remains firmly on her family, keeping those bonds intact, and continuing to move ahead. She made it clear that anything beyond that is something she chooses not to discuss, out of respect for everyone involved.
Her words carried both warmth and quiet resolve. She spoke about her daughters with visible emotion, referring to them as her beautiful girls who have suddenly grown into young women.
A Year Spent Out of the Spotlight
Nicole also acknowledged that the past year was unusually quiet for her. When Variety suggested that every year tends to be the year of Nicole Kidman, she gently pushed back. She admitted she had retreated into her shell, dealing with personal matters away from the public eye.
It was a rare moment of vulnerability from someone who has spent decades in the spotlight. The divorce, the grief of a long relationship ending, and the responsibility of raising two teenage daughters clearly weighed on her through 2025.
The Timeline of Nicole and Keith’s Relationship
Nicole and Keith Urban first crossed paths in 2005 and married the following year. Their marriage lasted 19 years before Nicole filed for divorce on September 30, 2025, citing irreconcilable differences. The divorce was officially finalised on January 6 in a Nashville court, just over three months after the separation was announced.
The couple share two daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15. As part of the settlement, both Nicole and Keith agreed to waive child and spousal support rights. Each party is also responsible for covering their own legal costs.
Co-Parenting Remains the Priority
The parenting plan put in place for their daughters outlines a clear expectation. Both Nicole and Keith are required to maintain a loving, stable, and nurturing relationship with their children despite the divorce. The focus on the girls’ wellbeing appears to be something both parents have fully committed to.
Since the split, Nicole has been spending considerable time with Sunday and Faith. This was her second marriage. Her first was to actor Tom Cruise, from 1990 to 2001. For Keith, the marriage to Nicole had been his first.
Nicole Kidman’s quiet strength through this chapter says a great deal. She is not playing the victim, nor is she performing grief for public consumption. She is simply, in her own words, moving toward what is good.
