Nicole Kidman begins a new chapter after ending her nearly two-decade marriage to Keith Urban. The development highlights her active return to work, international appearances, and focus on family and professional commitments during the separation.
Nicole Kidman is ‘happy to be back at work,’ sources say
Nicole Kidman is focusing on her professional commitments following her recent divorce filing from Keith Urban.
A source told People that Kidman “had a good attitude about everything” and is “happy to be back at work.” The insider added, “Life goes on,” as the Oscar-winning actress attended high-profile events in Texas and France in early October.
On October 4, Kidman appeared at the amfAR Gala in Dallas, Texas, where she presented Lioness collaborator Taylor Sheridan with the Award of Inspiration. The event, hosted by Teri Hatcher, honored contributions to AIDS research and HIV prevention. “She’s known Taylor for a couple of years. She considers him a dear friend,” the source said. Kidman, 58, and Sheridan posed together at the benefit, held at United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby’s home.
On October 6, Kidman appeared at the Chanel Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show at Paris Fashion Week with her daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, and her niece Lucia Hawley. She was recently announced as an ambassador for the French fashion house.
Just days before, on September 30, Kidman officially filed for divorce from Urban, 57, in Nashville, citing irreconcilable differences. The filing came one day after reports confirmed the couple had separated earlier in the summer after 19 years of marriage. In her divorce filing, Kidman requested to be the primary residential parent.
A source told the outlet that Kidman’s sister, Antonia, “has been a rock,” helping the actress manage the separation. The insider noted that while Kidman “didn’t want this,” she has stayed composed throughout and is concentrating on her family and professional responsibilities.
