Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are approaching the final stages of their divorce nearly one month after Kidman filed the papers on September 30. The Nicole Kidman divorce update reveals that Urban, after nearly two decades of marriage, has begun to move forward while maintaining open communication with Kidman. Their parting marks the end of a long process fueled by quiet drift and mutual acceptance.
Background of the Separation and Divorce Filing
Nicole Kidman, 58, officially submitted the divorce request shortly after their separation became public on September 29. The couple, who wed in 2006 after meeting a year earlier, share two daughters: Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14. Kidman also has two older children, Isabella, 32, and Connor, 30, from her previous marriage to Tom Cruise. The divorce documents include not only the formal split but also a detailed parenting plan, child support arrangements, and a mandated parenting seminar.
The submitted parenting plan designates Kidman as the primary residential parent, stating that Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret will reside with her for 306 days yearly, with Urban having custody for 59 days, typically every other weekend. Kidman attributed the dissolution to irreconcilable differences.
How the Couple’s Relationship Evolved Before the Split
According to insiders, the couple’s relationship gradually distanced over time without dramatic incidents or shocking revelations. The decision to divorce stemmed more from a steady acknowledgment that their paths had diverged than from any sudden disagreements. One source explained this gradual separation as an acceptance that crystallized toward the end of their time together.
Prior to their breakup, Urban and Kidman were last seen together publicly at the FIFA Club World Cup soccer match in Nashville on June 20. Since then, neither party has publicly addressed the divorce, though Urban’s interactions on stage offer subtle glimpses of his emotional state following the separation.
Keith Urban’s Current Status and Outlook
Keith Urban, also 58, recently wrapped up his High and Alive World Tour with a final show in Nashville on October 17. An insider conveyed that Urban is not currently dating anyone but is open to future relationships as he moves on from the marriage. The source confirmed that he has communicated honestly with Kidman about his feelings and stance post-separation.
During his October concert, Urban shared a lighthearted moment with a fan named Nicole, making the audience laugh by jokingly questioning whether he would like her name. The gesture was seen by many as a playful nod amidst a period of personal transition.
Nicole Kidman’s Life Following the Separation
Kidman has remained focused on her children and career while navigating this new chapter. She appeared in high spirits at the Vogue World 2025 fashion event held at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on October 27. The actress paid homage to Rita Hayworth’s 1946 film Gilda by wearing a black strapless gown designed by Matthieu Blazy for Chanel and walking to the tune of “Put the Blame on Mame.”
Additional insights from a separate source indicate that Kidman, like Urban, views this period more as an adjustment than an upheaval. Having been quietly separated for a significant time before the divorce filing, she is pushing forward positively without urgently seeking a “new normal.”
“Keith has moved on and has been open with Nicole about where he stands,”
an insider revealed.
“The two had grown apart quietly over time, and by the end, the decision to separate was more about acceptance than surprise,”
the same source added.
“She is pushing forward in a good way,”
a second insider shared.
“She isn’t necessarily trying to find her new normal throughout all of this, because they had been quietly separated for a while now.”
“This next chapter feels more like a transition than a shock,”
the second insider said.
“Not dating one person but is open and has moved on from the marriage with Nicole,”
another source explained of Urban’s current state.
Significance and What Lies Ahead
The closure of Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman’s marriage ends a nearly 20-year partnership that balanced personal and professional lives across multiple continents, including their Nashville home base. Their separation highlights how long-term relationships may quietly evolve toward change, emphasizing acceptance over conflict.
As both individuals focus on their children and individual careers, this phase appears to be more about transition and adjustment than dramatic reinvention. With Urban open to new connections and Kidman concentrating on her family and work, the public can expect them to continue shaping their lives independently while honoring their shared history.
