The recent announcement of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban ending their 19-year marriage has left many surprised, including actress Isla Fisher. The news has sparked an outpouring of support on social media, with fans sending messages to both Kidman and Urban. Fisher shared her reaction during an interview on the
“Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade”
podcast on October 23, revealing her deep shock over the split while relating to her own recent marital difficulties.
Fisher, who experienced her separation from actor Sacha Baron Cohen in 2024 after 23 years of marriage, commented,
I’ve been married for 23 years. I only just got… separated, divorced,
she said. When asked about having a friend like Kidman going through a comparable situation, Fisher stated,
I’m really, really, really shocked,
and added,
I have left a message, I have not connected yet, but I don’t really wanna comment on that because there are children involved.
Kidman and Urban share two daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret.
Support has come from many quarters. According to sources,
Nicole’s sister [Antonia] has been a rock and the entire Kidman family has come together to support one another,
demonstrating the family’s unity during this difficult time. The same source noted,
She didn’t want this. She has been fighting to save the marriage.
The Circumstances Surrounding Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s Divorce
The end of Kidman and Urban’s marriage was confirmed publicly on September 29. The following day, Kidman officially filed for divorce in Nashville, Tennessee. Prior to this, the couple prioritized their daughters’ stability by drafting a custody plan. Kidman sought primary residential custody, which would give her custody of their daughters for 306 days annually, while Urban would have them for 59 days, according to court documents signed by Urban on August 29 and Kidman on September 6.
Public curiosity about the reasons behind the split has been intense. Fans have even scrutinized changes Urban made to the lyrics of his song “You’ll Think of Me,” speculating on their connection to the divorce. Urban addressed these rumors directly during the final show of his High and Alive Tour in Nashville on October 17, urging fans to stop reading into the situation. He said,
I’ve been covering like this for a long time,
and emphatically asked the audience to Stop reading (expletive) into it.
Wider Reactions and the Road Ahead
The Nicole Kidman divorce shock has sent ripples through celebrities and fans alike, with many expressing sympathy and concern for the family’s privacy amid the upheaval. Isla Fisher’s open admission of her own recent separation adds a personal dimension to the public response. The focus now turns to how Kidman and Urban will continue to co-parent their children, and whether either will share further updates on their path forward. As the family navigates this difficult chapter, the public remains watchful yet respectful of their need for privacy and healing.
