Nicole Kidman is embarking on a new phase of her life following her recent filing for divorce from country musician Keith Urban. The actress is navigating the end of their 19-year marriage by focusing on her family and moving forward with composure. This development was made public after Kidman filed for divorce in Nashville on September 30, citing irreconcilable differences and requesting primary custody of their two daughters.
The Couple’s Private Separation After Nearly Two Decades
The announcement of Nicole Kidman’s divorce from Keith Urban emerged on September 29, with reports indicating the pair had been living separately since early summer. An insider revealed that Kidman was deeply reluctant about the split and had been making efforts to salvage the marriage. Family played a key role during this challenging time, with Kidman receiving strong backing from her sister Antonia and other close relatives. Their first public appearance together since the news surfaced occurred in Nashville on October 1.
Kidman and Urban’s relationship began in 2005 when they met at a gala in Los Angeles, followed by their marriage in 2006. Together they share daughters Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14, and Kidman has expressed a desire to be their primary residential parent moving forward.
Keith Urban Honors Family During First Concert After Divorce Filing
Shortly after the divorce was made public, Keith Urban continued his High and Alive World Tour with a performance in Hershey, Pennsylvania. During the concert, Urban displayed a family photograph of himself, Kidman, and their daughters, offering a subtle but heartfelt tribute to his loved ones. Before playing “Heart Like a Hometown,” he shared a personal anecdote about his parents’ support for his music career. His bandmate Natalie Stovall returned for this tour date after missing earlier shows.
Speculation arose due to Stovall’s absence in previous performances, particularly regarding guitarist Maggie Baugh, who filled in during Urban’s Chicago show. During that event, Urban ad-libbed to Baugh while performing “The Fighter,” a song inspired by his relationship with Kidman. Baugh did not appear on stage in Hershey and has not commented on the rumors circulating around that time.
Nicole Kidman’s Thoughts on Relationships, Healing, and Moving Forward
This divorce marks the second high-profile separation for Nicole Kidman, who was previously married to Tom Cruise from 1990 to 2001 and is mother to two adult children, Isabella, 32, and Connor, 30. In a 2021 interview, Kidman opened up about her experiences with love and vulnerability. She said,
“I’m wary at times, and I’ve been hurt, but I much prefer a warm approach rather than a prickly shutdown,”
Nicole Kidman reflected.
“My husband Keith once asked, ‘How’s your heart?’ and I told him, ‘Open.’”
Despite the difficulties, sources close to Kidman emphasize her level-headedness throughout the divorce process.
“She’s been stressed because she knew the separation would eventually become public and she was dreading it,”
an insider revealed.
“But she’s surprisingly level-headed and calm. Now that it’s out, she’s just focused on what’s ahead and her girls.”
Her determination to prioritize her children and embrace this new chapter with grace highlights her resilience during a period of significant personal change.
