In a development that has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, Nashville, and fan communities worldwide, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have officially finalized their divorce after nearly 20 years of marriage. Court documents filed in Tennessee on January 6, 2026, confirm the end of one of entertainment’s most enduring power couples, closing a chapter that began with a fairy-tale Sydney wedding in 2006 and produced two daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret. The announcement, though anticipated since the separation became public in late September 2025, still feels sudden and seismicâespecially as fresh reports swirl about Urban’s post-divorce life, including claims he has moved in with a new girlfriend.
The news hit like a thunderclap on an otherwise quiet January morning. Sources close to the couple confirm the divorce was finalized swiftly and amicably on paper: no drawn-out courtroom battles, no public accusations, no contested assets. Kidman and Urban waived all rights to child and spousal support, with a prenuptial agreement reportedly protecting their individual fortunes. Kidman, 58, retains primary custody of their daughtersâSunday, 17, and Faith, 15âwhile Urban receives parenting time every other weekend and additional flexible visitation. The girls, now teenagers navigating high school and young adulthood, will live primarily with their mother but spend time with their father as mutually agreed.
Insiders emphasize there is “no drama” in the arrangement. “Their daughters live with Nicole, but spend as much time with Keith as they want,” one source told PEOPLE. The couple completed co-parenting classes and signed a detailed parenting plan months earlier, demonstrating a commitment to shielding their children from acrimony. Yet beneath the civilized surface lies a story of heartbreak, betrayal, and quiet devastationâparticularly for Kidman, who sources say fought desperately to save the marriage.
The split first surfaced publicly on September 29, 2025, when TMZ reported the couple had been living separately since early summer. Kidman filed for divorce the very next day in Tennessee, citing irreconcilable differences and listing September 30 as the date of separation. Reports at the time painted a picture of a relationship that had quietly unraveled over months, if not years. Work schedules pulled them in opposite directionsâKidman filming in London for Babygirl and other projects, Urban touring relentlesslyâcreating physical and emotional distance. Friends say Kidman felt “betrayed” and “devastated,” insisting she “didnât want this” and had been actively trying to repair the bond.
One source close to Kidman told outlets she viewed Urban’s actions as part of a “midlife crisis,” a characterization that resurfaced in recent weeks amid rumors of his new romantic involvement. Australian magazine New Idea quoted a friend describing Urban’s absence from Faith’s 15th birthday celebration in late December 2025âwhile Kidman and the girls celebrated in Sydneyâas a “gut punch.” Urban reportedly stayed in Nashville, marking the first major family milestone he missed since the separation. “Keith doesn’t know where home is anymore,” the friend said.
Post-divorce developments have only intensified the shock. By mid-January 2026, tabloids reported Urban had moved in with a new girlfriend, with photos and insider claims fueling speculation about the identity and age gap. One report suggested a 30+ year difference, prompting widespread online debate. While no official confirmation has emerged from Urban’s camp, the timingâbarely weeks after the ink dried on the divorceâhas left fans reeling. Social media erupted with reactions ranging from heartbreak to outrage: “How could he move on so fast?” “Nicole deserves better.” “This is heartbreaking for the girls.”
Kidman, meanwhile, has projected quiet strength and forward momentum. On New Year’s Eve 2025, she shared an Instagram Story of herself with Sunday and Faith looking out over Sydney Harbor, arms wrapped around each other as fireworks exploded. Captioned “Looking forward into 2026 xx,” the image became a powerful symbol of resilience. Her naturally curly, frizzy red hairâoften straightened for red carpetsâsignaled a return to authenticity. Sources describe her as “refreshed” and “optimistic,” leaning on close friends like Jennifer Aniston and Sandra Bullock, as well as her sister Antonia Kidman and extended family.
The divorce settlement itself stands out as remarkably mature. No spousal support, no child support disputesâUrban prepaid obligations related to childcare, education, and extracurriculars through the girls’ high school graduation. Assets remain separate, consistent with a prenup. Major decisions about the children will be made jointly, but Kidman holds primary residential status. “This was about protecting the kids and moving forward without bitterness,” one insider said. “They both knew dragging it out would hurt Sunday and Faith more.”
For the music world, the news lands particularly hard. Urban, a four-time Grammy winner and longtime CMA favorite, has built a career on songs of love, redemption, and family. Hits like “Making Memories of Us” and “Blue Ain’t Your Color” took on new resonance during the marriage, often performed with Kidman in the audience. Their red-carpet appearancesâat the ACM Awards, Grammys, and Oscarsâembodied cross-genre glamour and genuine affection. Fans cherished photos of Urban kissing Kidman onstage or the couple dancing at events. The end of that era feels like the loss of a cultural ideal.
Yet the story is far from black-and-white. Kidman’s previous marriage to Tom Cruise ended in 2001 after 11 years, with their adopted children Isabella and Connor choosing to live primarily with their father. Sources say that experience influenced her determination to secure primary custody this time. “She wasn’t given that benefit when she divorced Tom,” one report noted. Urban’s demanding tour schedule reportedly complicated negotiations, though he ultimately conceded.
As 2026 unfolds, both stars face new chapters. Kidman continues filming and producing, with projects in the pipeline that promise to showcase her range. Urban, amid the rumors, has remained relatively silent, focusing on music and fatherhood. The daughtersâSunday, pursuing modeling and creative interests, and Faith, entering her mid-teensâwill navigate the split with parents who, despite everything, appear committed to co-parenting with grace.
The shock isn’t just the divorceâit’s the speed, the finality, the whispers of new beginnings on one side while the other heals. In an industry built on spectacle, this quiet, dignified end feels almost revolutionary. Yet the pain is real: a 19-year love story that promised forever, now reduced to legal documents and separate lives.
The music world mourns the symbol they represented. Fans grieve the fairytale’s close. And somewhere in Nashville and Sydney, two people who once danced under spotlights now walk separate pathsâboth looking forward, one way or another, into 2026.
