Nicole Kidman Opens Up About Divorce from Keith Urban in Revealing Interview
Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman has offered her first public remarks regarding her separation from country music star Keith Urban. The "Moulin Rouge" performer shared her perspective in a candid new conversation with Variety magazine this week, confirming she is maintaining a positive outlook since finalizing the divorce in January after nearly two decades of marriage.
Focusing on Family and Moving Forward
"I'm always going to be moving toward what's good. What I'm grateful for is my family and keeping them as is and moving forward," Kidman stated emphatically. She added, "That's that. Everything else I don't discuss out of respect." The actress further elaborated on her commitment to maintaining family bonds despite the marital dissolution.
"I'm staying in a place of, 'We are a family,' and that's what we'll continue to be," Kidman explained. "My beautiful girls, my darlings, who are suddenly women." The former couple shares two daughters: Sunday Rose, who is seventeen years old, and Faith Margaret, aged fourteen.
Timeline of the Separation and Final Public Appearances
Kidman and Urban, whose chart-topping hits include "Someone Like You" and "Blue Ain't Your Color," initially announced their separation in September of last year. Multiple media outlets reported at the time that the pair had been living separately since the beginning of summer, though neither party officially confirmed those details.
The two celebrities made what would become their final red carpet appearance together in May, attending the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards. Approximately one month later, Kidman marked their wedding anniversary with a heartfelt tribute to Urban on her Instagram account, showcasing a moment of affection prior to the divorce becoming official.
Kidman's Thriving Career and Future Projects
Currently, Kidman's professional life is experiencing significant momentum. She stars in the new Amazon Prime Video series "Scarpetta", which features an ensemble cast including Simon Baker and Jamie Lee Curtis. Additionally, she has recently completed filming a sequel to the beloved 1998 film "Practical Magic", reuniting with co-star Sandra Bullock.
Furthermore, Kidman appears ready to return to her acclaimed role as Celeste Wright for a potential third season of HBO's "Big Little Lies", although production timelines for that eagerly awaited project remain unannounced. Beyond television and film, the actress expressed enthusiasm about returning to live theater, preferably in off-Broadway venues or locations outside traditional theatrical hubs like New York and London.
Life in Nashville and Community Ties
Despite no longer being connected to the country music scene through marriage, Kidman has no immediate plans to leave Nashville, Tennessee, where she has resided for two decades. "We have our life here," she affirmed. "I'm part of the city and community for 20 years. It's my home." This statement underscores her deep-rooted connection to the city and her intention to maintain stability for her family amidst personal changes.
