Nicole Kidman Discusses Life Post-Divorce from Keith Urban

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban ended an 18-year marriage that began after their 2005 meeting in Los Angeles. Their relationship included public milestones, personal struggles, and a high-profile split finalized in early 2026.

How they met and early romance

The pair first crossed paths at the G’Day USA Gala in January 2005. Kidman gave Urban her phone number, but he waited months before calling.

Their romance moved quickly after they reconnected. They became engaged in May 2006 and married in June 2006 at St. Patrick’s Estate near Sydney.

Family life and milestones

The couple settled in Nashville after buying a home there in 2007. They raised two daughters together, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret.

• Sunday Rose was born on July 7, 2008.
• Faith Margaret arrived via surrogate on December 28, 2010.

They marked anniversaries and public appearances together, including film premieres and major events like the Met Gala in May 2024.

Struggles and mutual support

Urban entered rehab after an intervention around October 2006. He completed about three months of treatment and credited Kidman with helping him get sober.

The couple also faced family losses. Kidman’s father died in September 2014. Urban sang at the funeral. Kidman’s mother passed away in September 2024, prompting Kidman to withdraw from the Venice Film Festival.

Creative and public moments

Both worked heavily over the years. Kidman took on demanding acting roles, and Urban continued his music career.

They often publicly acknowledged their partnership. Urban described Kidman as the person he had searched for. Kidman spoke of her priorities: art and family.

Philanthropy and public gestures

The couple donated during national crises. In January 2020 they contributed $500,000 to Australia’s Rural Fire Service amid devastating wildfires.

They also shared small, personal moments on social media. Anniversary posts and candid photos frequently appeared on their accounts.

Separation and divorce

Reports first surfaced on September 29, 2025, that the pair had separated. Kidman filed for divorce the following day, citing irreconcilable differences.

Court documents show the divorce was finalized on January 6, 2026. The end of the marriage closed an 18-year chapter for both.

Kidman on life after the split

In March 2026 Kidman spoke briefly about her state of mind to Filmogaz.com. She said she was moving toward what is good and centering her family.

She emphasized maintaining the family unit and protecting her daughters. Kidman said she is grateful for her family and focused on forward movement.

This overview traces the major public events of their partnership. It highlights the personal, professional, and legal milestones that defined their life together and life post-divorce with Keith Urban.