Nicole Kidman made a notable public return on October 4, marking her first outing since announcing her divorce from Keith Urban. The Big Little Lies star attended an auction event in Texas to support amfAR Dallas, drawing attention amid the recent high-profile separation. This Nicole Kidman breakup appearance not only highlighted her continued public life but also underscored her commitment to meaningful causes.
Nicole Kidman Champions HIV/AIDS Research at Texas Benefit
At the charity auction held in Texas, Kidman wore a black off-the-shoulder dress and spoke to attendees before presenting Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan with the nonprofit’s Award of Inspiration. The event aimed to raise funds for HIV/AIDS research, reflecting Kidman’s engagement with important social issues despite personal challenges. In her remarks, she emphasized unity and shared humanity as key values driving the event’s mission.
I think what Taylor recognizes, as we all do, is that we are all more alike than we are different, and that we’re better when we look out for each other,
Kidman said in a video obtained by People.
That, of course, is why we’re here tonight. What better way to support, to elevate our common humanity, than to help fund bold and innovative research.
– Nicole Kidman, Actress
Keeping a Low Profile Following Divorce Filing
Nicole Kidman, 58, has remained largely out of the public eye since filing for divorce from Keith Urban on September 30, 2025. Before her appearance at the auction, she was seen hiking in Nashville alongside her sister Antonia Kidman, who seemed attentive as Nicole spoke passionately during their outing. This period of privacy contrasts with the couple’s previous public events and moments together.
Meanwhile, Keith Urban, 57, has continued with his professional commitments, resuming his High and Alive World Tour on October 2 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Despite their separation, he included a slideshow during his concert featuring photos of Kidman and their daughters, Sunday Rose (17) and Faith Margaret (14), maintaining a connection to his family amid the ongoing divorce proceedings.
Timeline of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s Separation
The private split between Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban began at the start of summer 2025, when they started living apart. Over the following months, several developments indicated the deepening of their separation, culminating in Kidman’s official divorce filing at the end of September.
A Nationwide Tour Amid Separation
Urban launched his High and Alive World Tour on May 22, 2025, traveling extensively across the United States, Canada, and Australia. This busy schedule coincided with the couple’s private separation, evidencing their focus on individual pursuits amid personal upheaval.
Last Public Appearance as a Couple
Their final public outing together occurred on June 20, 2025, at the FIFA Club World Cup event in Nashville. Despite the tensions developing later, they were observed smiling and sharing light moments with each other, an image that now feels distant given their current status.
Commemorating 19 Years of Marriage
On June 25, 2025, Kidman marked their 19th wedding anniversary with a heartfelt Instagram post sharing a photo of the couple, captioned simply, “Happy Anniversary Baby.” Urban responded with a heart emoji but did not publish his own tribute, hinting at possible strains in their relationship.
Rising Tensions During Summer 2025
A notable incident occurred on July 1, 2025, when Urban abruptly ended a radio interview following a question about Kidman’s screen chemistry with co-star Zac Efron in A Family Affair. The conversation reportedly ended when the interviewer asked,
The first thing I thought of with your beautiful wife, Nicole Kidman, being on so many great movies, TV shows all the time,
What does Keith Urban think when he sees his beautiful wife with beautiful younger men like Zac Efron having these beautiful love scenes on TV and radio?
Urban disappeared from the Zoom call, with a radio staffer commenting,
I think his team hung up on us because they didn’t want us to ask that question.
– Radio Staffer
No comment was issued by Urban’s representatives at that time.
Plans for Residency and Continued Family Commitments
On July 24, 2025, it was disclosed that Nicole Kidman had applied for residency in Portugal, a move Urban was also reported to be preparing to undertake. A source clarified that Keith could not attend the application appointment due to tour commitments but planned to apply later.
Keith was unable to be in Portugal for this appointment as he is currently on tour in the U.S.,
the source told E!.
It is mandatory for applicants to be physically present in order to apply for the visa. He is scheduled to submit his application at a later date that works with his tour schedule.
Despite these international plans, both intended to maintain their permanent residence in Nashville, highlighting their ongoing connection to family life.
Children Offer Insight Into Family Environment
On August 6, 2025, their eldest daughter Sunday Rose spoke publicly about their parenting rules during an interview with Nylon. She highlighted two key household principles focused on responsibility and education.
The first was that I couldn’t explore any kind of fashion work until I was 16,
she shared.
And the second is that school always has to come first, which at first I hated, but I am actually really glad that I have these rules in place because it keeps me in a good mindset.
– Sunday Rose, Daughter
Family Photos Reflect Changing Dynamics
In mid-August, Kidman posted a series of Instagram photos captioned
“Summer memories. Now back to school,”
featuring moments with her daughters Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret. Notably, Keith Urban was absent from the images, evidencing the physical and emotional distance developing within the family.
Legal Proceedings Address Custody and Divorce Details
By late August 2025, Kidman’s legal team drafted a Parenting Plan outlining joint custody of their daughters, with Kidman designated as the primary residential parent. The proposed arrangement granted her the children’s care for 306 days annually, while Urban was set to have them during alternate weekends, totaling 59 days. The document also clarified that neither would pay child support.
The mother and father will behave with each other and each child so as to provide a loving, stable, consistent and nurturing relationship with the child even though they are divorced,
the plan stressed.
They will not speak badly of each other or the members of the family of the other parent. They will encourage each child to continue to love the other parent and be comfortable in both families.
– Divorce Documentation
Finalizing Divorce Documentation
Keith Urban moved forward with signing their Marital Dissolution Agreement on August 29, 2025, which acknowledged that the divorce was initiated by Kidman due to irreconcilable differences. The agreement stipulated no alimony or spousal support for either party and included Urban’s approval of the Parenting Plan the same day.
One week later, Nicole Kidman signed the finalized documentation on September 6, 2025. On that date, a judge authorized an order requiring both parents to complete a mandatory parenting seminar unless they sought an exemption. This step formalized their commitment to co-parenting despite their separation.
Public Reaction and Personal Symbols Amid Divorce Process
Despite having signed the divorce papers, Kidman was seen wearing her engagement ring at an event at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles on September 25, 2025. This gesture sparked speculation, reflecting the emotional complexity underlying the public proceedings of their separation.
Split Confirmation and Official Divorce Filing
News of the couple’s breakup became public on September 29, 2025, with confirmation that the pair, who began dating in 2005, had ended their marriage privately. The following day, Kidman officially filed for divorce, listing September 30 as their date of separation. The court was simultaneously submitted the Marital Dissolution Agreement and Parenting Plan for approval.
Significance and Future Outlook
This split marks the end of a 19-year marriage between two globally recognized figures in entertainment and music. Kidman’s first public appearance since the separation signals her determination to maintain her public commitments and personal resilience. Meanwhile, both Kidman and Urban appear focused on creating a stable environment for their daughters amidst this transition.
As the legal and personal processes continue, attention remains on how the former couple will navigate co-parenting and public life in the wake of their split. Nicole Kidman’s reemergence at the amfAR event underscores her engagement with social causes and hints at her potential future path beyond the personal challenges of divorce.
