Nicole Kidman is embracing a new chapter after bringing her 19-year marriage to “American Idol” judge Keith Urban to an end. A source close to the actress told People that while the decision wasn’t easy, Kidman is finding peace in focusing on family. “She’s been stressed because she knew the separation would eventually become public and she was dreading it,” the insider shared.
“But she’s surprisingly level-headed and calm. Now that it’s out, she’s just focused on what’s ahead and her girls.”
GettyAs per People magazine, the Oscar winner filed for divorce in Nashville on September 30, citing irreconcilable differences and listing the same day as their official date of separation. Kidman, 58, and Urban, 57, share two daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14. According to court documents, she has requested to be their primary residential parent.
Inside the Couple’s Quiet Split After 19 Years Together
(Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images for Women in Film)The news of their separation broke on September 29, with sources telling People that the Oscar winner and the country musician had been living apart since early summer. “Nicole didn’t want this,” an insider said. “She has been fighting to save the marriage.”
Page Six reported that the “Moulin Rouge!” star received strong support from her sister, Antonia Kidman, and close family members. The two were spotted walking together in Nashville on October 1, marking Nicole’s first public sighting since the divorce news became public.
Kidman and Urban first met at a Los Angeles gala in 2005 and got married the following year.
Keith Urban Pays Tribute to Family During First Concert Since Split
(Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)People reported that just days after filing for divorce, Urban returned to the stage for his High and Alive World Tour stop in Hershey, Pennsylvania. While performing “Heart Like a Hometown,” he kept a family photo featuring Kidman and their daughters in the slideshow that plays during the song — a quiet but emotional nod to his loved ones.
Before launching into the song, Urban shared a personal story with the crowd about how his parents had supported his dream of pursuing music full-time. His bandmate Natalie Stovall rejoined him for the show after sitting out previous dates.
Stovall’s earlier absence had sparked speculation over Urban’s connection to guitarist Maggie Baugh, who temporarily filled in during his Chicago performance.
At that show, Urban ad-libbed, “I’ll be your guitar player,” to Baugh while performing “The Fighter,” a song inspired by his romance with Kidman. Baugh did not appear onstage in Hershey and has not addressed the rumors.
Nicole Kidman Reflects on Love, Loss & Resilience
GettyThis marks Kidman’s second high-profile divorce. She was previously married to Tom Cruise from 1990 to 2001 and shares two adult children, Isabella, 32, and Connor, 30.
In a 2021 interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Kidman reflected on how her past relationships have shaped her outlook on love. “I’m wary at times, and I’ve been hurt, but I much prefer a warm approach rather than a prickly shutdown,” she said. “My husband Keith once asked, ‘How’s your heart?’ and I told him, ‘Open.’”
As she steps into a new chapter, Kidman is keeping that same spirit. Sources indicate that she remains focused on her daughters and moving forward with grace.
