Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman has stepped into the new year with a fresh start, focusing on family following her separation from husband of 19 years, Keith Urban. The star shared a heartfelt moment with her two daughters as they welcomed 2026 together in Australia.
A New Year's Embrace in Sydney
On Friday, January 2, Nicole Kidman posted a poignant photograph to her Instagram Stories, marking her first New Year since the divorce. The image captured the actress standing on a shoreline in Sydney with her arms wrapped around her daughters, 17-year-old Sunday Rose and 15-year-old Faith Margaret. The trio faced the water as fireworks lit up the night sky behind them.
In the photo, one of her daughters wore a headband boldly displaying "2026." Kidman captioned the moment with a forward-looking message, writing, "Looking forward into 2026 xx." The post signifies a hopeful beginning for the family after a period of significant personal change.
Seeking Solace at Home for the Holidays
The New Year celebration followed an emotional holiday season for Kidman. This Christmas was her first since PEOPLE magazine confirmed her separation from country music star Keith Urban in September. The actress made a deliberate choice to return to her roots, traveling to Australia with her daughters to spend the festive period at home.
A source close to the actress revealed the importance of this trip, stating, "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 holiday served as a grounding and healing time for the family unit.
Co-Parenting Focus and a Positive Outlook
Despite filing for divorce on September 30, citing 'irreconcilable differences,' Kidman is reportedly navigating this transition with grace and positivity. Insiders indicate she is coping well, with one source telling PEOPLE, "She's been super positive and focused on things that she's grateful for. And there are so many! She feels very blessed."
Central to this new chapter is the well-being of her children. Kidman and Urban have established a clear co-parenting plan approved by the court. The arrangement prioritizes the daughters' stability and relationship with both parents.
Key elements of the parenting plan include:
- Nicole Kidman will spend approximately 306 days per year with Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret.
- Keith Urban will have the children for about 59 days.
- The daughters primarily live with Kidman but are encouraged to spend as much time with their father as they wish.
Court documents emphasize mutual respect, stating both parents will "encourage each child to continue to love the other parent and be comfortable in both families." Sources confirm there is "no drama" between the ex-couple, and their focus remains squarely on their children's happiness.
As Nicole Kidman looks ahead to 2026, she does so anchored by her family and a resilient, grateful spirit, turning a page on a nearly two-decade-long marriage while cherishing her role as a mother.
