Keith Urban Sends Birthday Love to Nicole Kidman Nearly One Year After Divorce

Keith Urban extended birthday wishes to ex-wife Nicole Kidman six months after their divorce, reflecting on their family dynamics and individual paths moving forward.

Keith Urban has expressed his thoughts for Nicole Kidman, as he shared a heartfelt birthday message for her 59th birthday on June 20, 2026, through Instagram Stories. This gesture comes six months after their divorce was finalized.

Urban's message included a simple yet affectionate note: "happy birthday Nicole mary!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

The couple's marriage lasted 19 years, but Kidman filed for divorce in September 2025, following a separation that reportedly took place earlier that summer. Although Urban has not publicly commented on their breakup, his friend Russell Dickerson provided some insights into Urban's current focus.

Dickerson mentioned to Page Six during the March 26, 2026, iHeartRadio Music Awards that Urban has been concentrating on his music career and seems to be in good spirits despite the divorce. "He’s always been focused on music, and so I think he’s just kind of doubling down on that, and it’s just beautiful," Dickerson noted, expressing anticipation for Urban's future musical endeavors.

Kidman, who shares two daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15, with Urban, has also remarked on her well-being post-divorce. In a March 11, 2026, interview with Variety, she expressed gratitude for her family, emphasizing her commitment to maintaining a positive outlook. "I am, because I’m always going to be moving toward what’s good," she stated, adding that her focus remains on her daughters and their family unit.

The actress further explained her approach to parenting amidst the divorce, stating, "I’m staying in a place of, ‘We are a family,’ and that’s what we’ll continue to be." She described her daughters as "my beautiful girls, my darlings, who are suddenly women," indicating her pride in their growth.

Kidman acknowledged that while her life may not follow the path she once envisioned, she feels confident about her direction. "I rally against limitations," she said, highlighting her desire to pursue personal adventures outside of her professional life. "This year and my next few years are for the adventures," she added.

For a detailed look into the timeline of Urban and Kidman's divorce, here are the key events leading up to their separation and the finalization of their divorce:

Beginning of Summer 2025: The couple privately separated and began living apart, as reported by E! News. Several significant events transpired over the summer that culminated in their divorce filing.

May 22, 2025: Urban launched his High and Alive World Tour, which took him across the U.S., Canada, and Australia throughout the summer.

June 20, 2025: Kidman and Urban were seen together for the last time at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in Nashville, where they appeared to be enjoying each other's company.

June 25, 2025: On their 19th wedding anniversary, Kidman posted a photo of them with a heartfelt caption, "Happy Anniversary Baby," to which Urban replied with a heart emoji but did not create a post of his own.

July 1, 2025: Urban abruptly ended an interview when asked about Kidman's on-screen chemistry with Zac Efron in the film A Family Affair. The radio host's question led to Urban disconnecting from the call, indicating discomfort with the topic.

July 24, 2025: News emerged that Kidman had applied for residency in Portugal, with Urban planning to do the same. Due to his ongoing tour, Urban was unable to attend the application appointment, as it required his physical presence.

Aug. 6, 2025: The couple's eldest daughter, Sunday Rose, shared insights into their parenting rules, emphasizing the importance of education and a delayed entry into the fashion industry until she turned 16.

Aug. 19, 2025: Kidman posted family photos from the summer, notably absent of Urban, captioning the images with, "Summer memories. Now back to school."

Aug. 28, 2025: Kidman's lawyer prepared a Child Support Worksheet as part of a Parenting Plan, which stated that both parents would be "joint custodians" of their daughters. However, Kidman was designated as the "primary residential parent," with the children spending 306 days a year with her and 59 days with Urban.

Aug. 29, 2025: Urban signed the Marital Dissolution Agreement, which indicated that neither party would receive alimony or spousal support, and he also approved the Parenting Plan.

Sept. 6, 2025: Kidman notarized the Marital Dissolution Agreement and signed the Parenting Plan, with a judge mandating that both stars complete a parenting seminar unless they file for an exemption.

Sept. 25, 2025: Kidman was seen wearing her wedding ring during an event at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, even after signing the divorce documents.

Sept. 29, 2025: News of their split was confirmed, marking the end of their relationship, which began in 2005.

Sept. 30, 2025: Kidman officially filed for divorce, listing the separation date as the filing date, and submitted the Marital Dissolution Agreement and Parenting Plan for court approval.