The divorce between Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, finalized in early January 2026 after nearly 20 years of marriage, was handled with remarkable speed and apparent civility on paper. Court documents show the couple waived child and spousal support, agreed on a clear parenting plan, and prioritized the well-being of their two teenage daughters, Sunday Rose (17) and Faith Margaret (15). Kidman received primary physical custody, with Urban granted every-other-weekend visitation and 59 days per year. Both parents committed to fostering a stable, loving environment despite the split.
Yet behind the orderly legal resolution lies a far more complicated emotional reality. Recent reports indicate the daughters are struggling to adjust to the sudden changes in their family dynamic. Multiple sources claim Sunday and Faith are refusing to meet their father’s rumored new girlfriend—a 26-year-old rising country singer—drawing a firm boundary as they process their parents’ separation and Keith’s quick move into a new relationship.
The girls’ stance is being interpreted by insiders as an expression of loyalty to their mother. Sources close to the family describe Sunday and Faith as “really focused on Mum right now,” prioritizing Nicole’s emotional well-being and their own healing over introducing a new figure into their lives so soon after the breakup. One family friend noted that the teens are “adjusting to all the changes” and naturally want to “protect their space.” Their refusal is framed less as hostility toward the woman herself and more as a need for stability and time to grieve the end of their parents’ marriage.
The timing and age difference have intensified the situation. Urban’s rumored new partner is more than 30 years his junior, and reports suggest the relationship began shortly after—or even overlapped with—the final months of his marriage to Kidman. This has fueled speculation and discomfort, particularly among the daughters, who are navigating adolescence amid intense public scrutiny. Publicly, Sunday and Faith have appeared more frequently alongside their mother on social media and in candid family photos, signaling a clear emotional alignment with Nicole during this transitional period.
Kidman has maintained a dignified silence on the matter. In early 2026, she shared a reflective New Year’s message on Instagram—“Looking forward in 2026”—accompanied by a photo of herself arm-in-arm with her daughters, their backs to the camera. The image conveyed unity and quiet optimism, with no mention of Urban or the divorce. Sources close to Kidman describe her as “refreshed” and focused on her career and family, leaning on close friends like Jennifer Aniston and Sandra Bullock for support.
Urban, meanwhile, has kept his personal life extremely private. He has not publicly confirmed any new relationship, and his rumored girlfriend has dismissed speculation about them moving in together as “absolutely ridiculous and untrue” on social media. Despite the lack of confirmation, reports persist that Urban is dating the young country artist, and the daughters’ reported refusal to meet her stems from discomfort with the speed and optics of their father moving forward.
The situation highlights the complex emotional terrain children face in high-profile divorces. Sunday and Faith, now teenagers, are old enough to form strong opinions and exercise agency in their relationships with their parents. Their choice to prioritize time with Kidman and avoid encounters with Urban’s new partner reflects a common response among children of divorce: a desire to protect the parent they perceive as more vulnerable or to assert control over a situation that has upended their family life.
The public nature of the story adds another layer of pressure. Every photo of Kidman with her daughters, every sighting of Urban alone or with others, is dissected online. Social media commentary ranges from sympathy for the girls’ boundaries to criticism of Urban’s timing. Some fans defend the daughters’ right to set limits, while others argue the family should work toward blended harmony for the children’s sake.
Despite the tension, both Kidman and Urban have emphasized co-parenting. The settlement requires them to foster a nurturing environment, and reports indicate no major drama in day-to-day arrangements. Kidman has allowed the girls flexibility in spending time with their father, and Urban is reportedly focused on balancing his own life with his daughters’ needs.
The contrast between the legal finality and the ongoing emotional adjustment is stark. What was supposed to be a private family transition has become public spectacle, with the daughters’ reported refusal to meet Urban’s new girlfriend symbolizing deeper unresolved feelings. The age gap, the speed of Urban’s rumored new romance, and the girls’ loyalty to their mother have turned a private boundary into a widely discussed flashpoint.
As Kidman continues her busy career and Urban focuses on music, the daughters remain at the center. Their need for stability, time to process, and space to heal is paramount. The legal split may be settled, but the personal consequences—especially for Sunday and Faith—are still unfolding. In the glare of public attention, the family navigates grief, loyalty, and the challenge of redefining relationships after nearly two decades together.
For now, the story remains one of adjustment rather than resolution. The daughters’ firm stance reflects a common truth in divorce: even when adults move forward, children often need more time. And in this high-profile case, that need is playing out in full view.
