Nicole Kidman has ushered in the new year with a message of optimism and family focus, following her seismic split from husband of nearly two decades, Keith Urban. The Oscar-winning actress, 58, shared a poignant moment with her teenage daughters as she looks ahead to 2026.
A Hopeful New Beginning in Sydney
Posting to her Instagram Stories on Friday, the Australian star offered fans a glimpse of her private celebrations. The image showed Kidman cosying up with her two daughters, 15-year-old Faith Margaret and 17-year-old Sunday Rose, as they watched the New Year's Eve fireworks. The backdrop is believed to be Sydney Harbour, where Kidman has been spending the holiday season.
Accompanying the intimate family photo was a simple yet uplifting caption: 'Looking forward into 2026 xx'. This return to her Australian roots was reportedly a priority for the actress after a difficult period. A source told People magazine, "This is all she wanted after a tumultuous fall. She just wanted to celebrate Christmas at home. She's very excited."
Navigating Life After a 20-Year Marriage
The holiday season marks Kidman's first as a single woman since her separation from country music star Keith Urban was confirmed in late September 2025. The divorce, citing irreconcilable differences, was filed by Kidman on September 30, a day after the split was first reported. Their marriage had reportedly begun to unravel at the start of summer 2025, after months of growing apart due to work commitments.
Despite the end of her 20-year union, insiders describe Kidman as being in a positive mindset. "She's been super positive and focused on things that she's grateful for," a source revealed, adding that the actress is feeling "very blessed" and is primarily concentrated on her children. In her divorce filing, Kidman has requested to be the primary residential parent for their two daughters.
Urban's Reported Regrets and Loneliness
While Kidman looks forward, reports suggest her ex-husband may be grappling with the reality of their separation. Sources claim the 58-year-old singer is "wondering if he's made a huge mistake" following the divorce. The split is said to have left him feeling isolated, compounded by financial pressures from the settlement and ongoing costs like their daughters' private school tuition.
"It's a lonely existence for Keith right now - he's exhausted, isolated and looking at a future he never imagined," an insider told Woman's Day. "He's also lost his best friend, Nicole, who was also his greatest supporter in life." Urban has kept busy with performances, including a private gig at Mar-a-Lago in November for a gathering attended by Donald Trump, but the activity appears to have done little to alleviate a sense of loss.
The couple's separation shocked fans and was something Kidman had reportedly dreaded becoming public knowledge. However, having confronted that moment, she is now described as "surprisingly level-headed" and firmly focused on the future with her girls by her side.
