Nicole Kidman Opens Up About Staying Positive with Her Daughters Amid Divorce from Keith Urban

Nicole Kidman shares New Year’s message; the actress with Keith Urban.
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NEED TO KNOW

• Nicole Kidman shared a message about “looking forward” as she celebrated entering 2026 with her daughters Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15.
• The Babygirl actress spent the holidays in her native Australia.
• This marks Kidman’s first Christmas and New Year’s since filing for divorce from Keith Urban in September.

NICOLE KIDMAN is embracing a hopeful outlook as she navigates the challenges of her recent divorce from Keith Urban.

On January 2, Kidman, 58, shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, celebrating the new year with a photo depicting her and her daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret. The image, believed to have been taken on New Year’s Eve, shows the trio standing by the water in Sydney, their backs to the camera as they hold each other. One daughter sported a festive headband reading “2026,” with edited fireworks illuminating the scene.

“Looking forward into 2026 xx,” Kidman captioned the charming snapshot.

Nicole Kidman shares New Year’s message.

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This holiday season marked Kidman’s first since she and Urban, 58, separated after 19 years of marriage. According to a source, she traveled to Australia specifically to celebrate Christmas with her daughters. “Nicole and the girls are in Australia for Christmas. This is all she wanted after a tumultuous fall,” the insider remarked, adding that she was eager to enjoy the holiday at home.

Nicole Kidman with her daughters Sunday Rose (left) and Faith Margaret (right).

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Kidman filed for divorce on September 30, citing “irreconcilable differences.” Despite the upheaval, sources indicate that she is managing well. “She’s been super positive and focused on things that she’s grateful for. And there are so many! She feels very blessed,” the source stated.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban.

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In addition to Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, Kidman shares two older children, Connor, 30, and Bella, 33, with ex-husband Tom Cruise. Recent reports indicate that Kidman and Urban’s daughters are sharing their time amicably between both parents. “Their daughters live with Nicole, but spend as much time with Keith as they want,” an insider noted.

As part of their divorce proceedings, court documents reveal that Kidman and Urban, who wed in 2006, have implemented a parenting plan emphasizing a positive co-parenting relationship. They have committed to speaking kindly about each other and encouraging their children to foster relationships with both parents, ensuring a stable environment for the girls.

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman in May 2025.

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As stipulated in the parenting plan, Kidman is designated as the primary residential parent, spending significantly more time with the children compared to Urban. The plan reflects a concerted effort by both parents to maintain a supportive upbringing for their daughters while coping with their recent separation.