Keith Urban’s Divorce Could Be Nicole Kidman’s Worst-Case Scenario

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are officially untangling their lives, and, unsurprisingly, the toughest part seems to be what happens at home. The reports are messy, the emotions are big, and the details keep trickling out.

Where things stand

Kidman filed for divorce on September 30 and, in court papers, asked to be named the primary residential parent of their daughters, Sunday Rose (17) and Faith Margaret (14). A source speaking to Us Weekly says Nicole sees the biggest challenge ahead as figuring out a new rhythm with the girls and managing that shift as a solo parent. The same outlet previously reported it was Urban who ended the relationship and walked away, while Kidman pushed to keep the family together.

Per Us Weekly, the sentiment from those close to her is pretty simple: she did not want a broken family, but she is trying to lead by example for her daughters and make the home feel steady, loving, and familiar. Think new traditions, same safe base.

How the daughters are reportedly feeling

This is where the chatter gets extra gossipy. On his Substack, longtime entertainment reporter Rob Shuter claims the girls have aligned with their mom, describing Kidman as the constant presence at home and hinting that Urban’s temper contributed to strain. Shuter frames it as years of Nicole doing the bedtime routines and school events while Keith was often away touring or working.

"They love their dad, but Nicole's been the constant. She's been there for every school event, every bedtime. Keith's been touring, filming — gone."

Shuter also reports that sources see Kidman as the calming force who kept things grounded. One music insider told him Urban is heartbroken and feels like he is losing more than a marriage — he is losing time with his daughters. Another source told Shuter that Nicole has the girls emotionally and physically, and that their loyalty is with mom. Again, these are sourced claims, not sworn testimony, but they are making the rounds.

Public sighting, calm exterior

Just days after the filing, Kidman stepped out with Sunday and Faith at Paris Fashion Week on October 6, taking in the Chanel Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show. Outwardly: poised, present, and together.

Nicole’s headspace vs. Keith’s calendar

Back to Us Weekly: their source says Kidman is in a good headspace, staying busy, and letting work help push her forward. The same source adds the separation is less of a shock and more of a transition because the couple had allegedly been quietly living apart for a while. Shuter’s reporting also paints a picture of Nicole focusing on home-as-sanctuary — yoga, journaling, family dinners, the whole stabilize-and-heal routine. Meanwhile, Urban is keeping to his lane with touring and other music commitments.

How they got here (and who else is in the family)

Kidman and Urban married in June 2006. Before that, she was married to Tom Cruise, and she shares two adult children with him: Isabella (32) and Connor (30).

• June 2006: Kidman and Urban marry.
• Kids together: Sunday Rose, 17; Faith Margaret, 14.
• September 30: Kidman files for divorce, requests to be primary residential parent.
• Early reports (via Us Weekly): Urban ended the relationship; Kidman tried to keep the family intact.
• October 6: Kidman and daughters attend Chanel at Paris Fashion Week.
• Sources to Us Weekly: Kidman is positive, working, and treating this as a transition after a quiet separation period.
• Sources to Rob Shuter: daughters are sticking with mom; Urban is heartbroken and busy with tour obligations; allegations that his temper created tension at home.

Bottom line: none of this is easy, but based on the reporting, Kidman is centering the girls and routine, while Urban’s life stays anchored to the road. As always with celebrity splits, take the anonymous-source drama with a grain of salt, but the direction of travel here feels pretty clear.