Nicole Kidman is approaching her ongoing divorce from Keith Urban with a hopeful outlook, emphasizing the importance of resilience in overcoming personal hardships. In a Harper’s Bazaar interview published on October 9, the 58-year-old actress shared insights into how she navigates pain and emotional challenges while focusing on growth and healing.
Understanding Emotional Recovery and the Passage of Time
Kidman spoke candidly about the inevitability of facing difficult emotions during tough times. She said,
“There’s something to knowing that no matter how painful, or how difficult, or how devastating something is, there is a way through,”
expressing her belief in eventual recovery. She acknowledged that numbness is not a solution, adding,
“You’re going to have to feel it. You’re not going to be able to numb it. You are going to have to feel it, and it’s going to feel insurmountable at times. You’re going to feel like you’re broken, but if you move gently and slowly — and it can take an enormous amount of time — it does pass.”
She highlighted how age brings valuable experiences that provide strength:
“So you go, ‘Oh, I’ve been here before. I actually know how to handle this now,’”
Kidman said, continuing,
“Or, ‘Maybe I haven’t been in this place, but I’ve experienced something similar to this, and I do know that I will get through it.’”
Sharing Wisdom from Life’s Challenges
As Kidman has matured, she has embraced openness about her journey, wanting to impart lessons she has gained over the years. She told Harper’s Bazaar,
“I want to be able to share and impart the things I’ve learned. I’ve seen a lot, I’ve experienced a lot, and I’ve survived a lot.”
She emphasized her desire to offer others the wisdom she has accumulated, stating,
“I want to pass on some of that knowledge and that wisdom and whatever I’ve learned.”
While aware that people often follow their own paths regardless of advice, she hopes her experiences provide helpful insight.
“People can take tidbits, because we all know you tell somebody to do something, and they’re going to do what they want to do anyway,”
Kidman said. She added,
“That’s true, right? So it’s more about sharing your own experiences, saying this is what I’ve learned, take from it what you will.”
The Role of Family and Purpose in Her Life
Kidman revealed that her motivation is deeply rooted in gratitude and her role as a mother.
“I’m grateful to be a part of this world. I’m grateful to be surviving as a woman, as an actress, and as a producer, professionally and personally,”
she noted. She stressed the central importance of her daughters Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14, saying,
“Also, my children [give me the] purpose of being their protector and their guide, promising them that I’m here and that, no matter what, there’s always a safe place to grow up in.”
Details of the Divorce Proceedings and Public Statements
Kidman and Urban’s split was confirmed by Us Weekly last month after nearly 19 years of marriage. Following the announcement, Kidman formally filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. Court documents filed by both parties include arrangements addressing parenting, child support, and a mandated parenting seminar, reflecting a cooperative approach to co-parenting despite the separation.
One day prior to this news becoming public, Kidman spoke with Vogue about coping mechanisms, emphasizing how her work offers an outlet for her emotions.
“I put it in my work. That’s the beauty of what I do,”
she said.
“There’s a place for some of this to explode, implode, process [and] discover.”
Looking Forward with Strength and Reflection
Nicole Kidman’s candid reflections reveal a thoughtful process of navigating personal upheaval with resilience and grace. By openly discussing her feelings and experiences, she not only finds her own path to healing but also offers hope and wisdom to others undergoing similar struggles. Her commitment to her family remains a grounding force, while her dedication to her craft provides a meaningful outlet for expression. This period marks both an ending and a new beginning as she moves forward with strength and insight.
