Nicole Kidman Breaks Silence on Keith Urban Divorce, Emphasizes Family Focus
Nicole Kidman has publicly addressed her divorce from Keith Urban for the first time, following the end of their marriage last year. In a wide-ranging interview with Variety published on March 11, the Oscar-winning actress, 58, discussed both her upcoming projects and the personal changes she has experienced over the past year.
Moving Forward with Grace
When asked how she has been coping since separating from Keith Urban, Nicole responded, "I am, because I’m always going to be moving toward what’s good." She explained that her main focus has been maintaining stability for her family, stating, "What I’m grateful for is my family and keeping them as is and moving forward. That’s that." She added, "Everything else I don’t discuss out of respect. I’m staying in a place of, 'We are a family,' and that’s what we’ll continue to be. My beautiful girls, my darlings, who are suddenly women."
Background of the Split
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban ended their marriage in 2025 after nearly two decades together. The couple first met in 2005 and married the following year. Kidman filed for divorce in September 2025, citing irreconcilable differences. They share two daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15, and have committed to co-parenting moving forward.
According to court documents filed in Davidson County, Tennessee, the pair cited marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences as the reason for ending their marriage. They had already reached an agreement over the division of their personal assets. Under the settlement, Nicole was granted primary custody of their daughters at her home in Nashville, while both parents will continue to share responsibility for major decisions affecting their children.
Personal Life and Speculation
In the months since the divorce, Kidman’s personal life has continued to attract attention, with reports suggesting she has grown closer to longtime friend John Travolta, sparking speculation about a potential romance. During the interview, she also reflected on a quieter period in her life last year, saying, "Well, not last year. I was quiet. I had other things going on. I was in my shell."
However, the actress indicated she is now ready to move forward, stating, "Now I’m in a place of saying, '2026. Here we go.' I have Practical Magic with [Sandra Bullock]. I’ll be in full witch mode."
Future Priorities and Career Plans
Looking ahead, Kidman said her immediate priorities involve spending more time with her children rather than taking on new creative roles behind the camera. Although she has occasionally considered directing, she noted the timing has not felt right. "I’ve circled it. But then I’ve been too busy or too tired. There are still things I want to do as an actor. I want to do theatre again," she explained.
Nicole mentioned she has previously appeared on Broadway and in London’s West End but would also be interested in smaller productions in the future. "I’ve done Broadway and the West End a couple of times. But I’m interested in off-Broadway and even some regional theatre at some point, like in Chicago. Those things are different and exciting; you just need to get your children to a certain age to be able to do it."
For now, however, her focus remains firmly at home. "Right now is not the time for me to do that; I’ve got to take care of these kids. That’s sort of in my 'Future' folder. I’ve got to fill this summer with kid stuff."
