Isla Fisher has expressed deep shock over the news of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s divorce. The actress shared her feelings during the October 23 episode of the podcast Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade, where the focus turned to Kidman’s recent split from her long-time husband after nearly two decades together. Fisher’s reaction highlighted the personal impact of the breakup on those close to the Hollywood couple.
Details on Isla Fisher’s Personal Experience with Divorce
At the start of the podcast episode titled
Isla Fisher Has the Best Friend Group,
Dana Carvey asked Fisher about her current romantic status. Fisher revealed she recently experienced her own separation and divorce after 23 years of marriage to Sacha Baron Cohen. The couple announced their split in April following nearly 14 years of marriage and more than 20 years together.
This personal experience with divorce brought an additional layer of empathy to Fisher’s response regarding Kidman and Urban’s split. Carvey noted the similarity in their situations, which led Fisher to admit she was “really, really, really shocked.” She added,
I have left a message, [but] I have not connected yet. I don’t really want to comment on that because there are children involved.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s Divorce and Family Situation
Nicole Kidman, 58, and Keith Urban, 57, officially separated after 19 years of marriage, as confirmed by TMZ in September. Kidman promptly filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences and requested primary custody of their two daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14. Kidman is also mother to two other children from her previous marriage to Tom Cruise: Isabella and Connor.
Reports indicate that Urban may have begun a new relationship following their separation. An insider told TMZ,
Let’s just say, Nicole doesn’t dispute that, but she’s still shocked over it.
Since the summer, the couple has been living apart, with Kidman taking primary responsibility for their daughters and
holding the family together through this difficult time since Keith has been gone.
Isla Fisher’s Journey Beyond Divorce
Aside from her reaction to Kidman’s divorce, Fisher has spoken openly about navigating life post-divorce. In a July 2025 interview with Harper’s Bazaar, she discussed how she is redefining her identity after her split from Cohen and focusing on her career after dedicating years primarily to raising her three children.
Fisher reflected,
I’ve had a tough couple of years, but I’m making it through,
and showed optimism by adding,
I’m really excited for the next chapter.
She highlighted that while her children remain her true priority, she is now eagerly embracing professional opportunities once again.
I’m refocusing on my career, because previously I was very much focused on my kids, which I still am, obviously, because [they’re] my true love,
she said.
But I’m enjoying tackling work again.
Adjusting to New Realities Outside of Partnership
Fisher acknowledged the challenges that come with such major life changes but also noted personal growth. She described discovering “the luxury” of choosing her path as a single person, stating,
That’s been one of the benefits of a challenging situation: the luxury of asking myself, ‘What would I like to do professionally and privately?’ I’m trying to remind myself of my new identity as somebody outside of a partnership and to stay as buoyant as possible,
followed by,
Any time there’s change, it’s hard to adapt. But hopefully I’m doing an OK job.
Her reflections resonate not only due to her current personal reinvention but also underscore the difficult emotional terrain that individuals close to high-profile splits like Kidman and Urban’s must navigate.
