Hollywood icon Nicole Kidman is stepping into the future with optimism, publicly setting her sights on the year 2026 following a transformative and challenging 2025 that saw the end of her nearly two-decade marriage to country music star Keith Urban.
A Hopeful Glimpse into the Future
Kidman took to her social media to share a poignant family moment as 2025 drew to a close. She posted a photograph featuring herself with her two daughters, 17-year-old Sunday and 15-year-old Faith, as they watched fireworks over the water in Sydney, Australia. Over the image, the 'Babygirl' actress wrote a simple yet telling caption: "Looking forward into 2026 xx." This message clearly signals her intent to leave the past year behind and embrace a new chapter.
Reports from femalefirst.co.uk indicate Kidman was "excited" to spend the holiday season in Australia with her children. A source close to the actress told People magazine in December 2025, "Nicole and the girls are in Australia for Christmas. This is all she wanted after a tumultuous fall. She just wanted to celebrate Christmas at home. She's very excited."
The End of a 19-Year Union
The backdrop to this hopeful message is the confirmed dissolution of one of Hollywood's long-standing marriages. On September 29, 2025, it was officially announced that Kidman and Urban had separated after 19 years together. According to E! News, the couple had been living separately "since the beginning of summer." The legal process moved swiftly, with Kidman filing for divorce the very next day, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason.
In a candid conversation with singer Ariana Grande for Interview magazine in November 2025, Kidman admitted she was "hanging in there" amidst the personal upheaval of the split from the 'Somebody Like You' hitmaker.
Focus on Co-Parenting and Stability
Despite the personal split, all reports suggest Kidman and Urban are united in their priority: their daughters. A source revealed that same November that Sunday and Faith were splitting their time amicably between parents. "Their daughters live with Nicole, but spend as much time with Keith as they want. There is no drama," the insider stated.
This cooperative approach was further emphasized by a separate source the following month, who claimed the 'Big Little Lies' star and the 'You'll Think of Me' singer "continue to co-parent" with a shared goal of creating a "stable and supportive environment" for their children.
The formal parenting plan, signed by Kidman on September 6 and Urban on August 29, 2025, outlines this arrangement. It designates Kidman as the "primary residential parent," spending approximately 306 days a year with the girls, while Urban will have them for 59 days annually. Crucially, the plan also includes a provision that both parents will "encourage each child to continue to love the other parent and be comfortable in both families."
As the new year unfolds, Nicole Kidman appears to be navigating her new reality with grace, focusing on family and looking ahead with a positive spirit, ready to write the next page of her life's story as a single woman and devoted mother.
