Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Separate, and Now Divorce

Nicole Kidman, 58, filed for divorce from Keith Urban, 57, in Davidson County, Tennessee, citing “irreconcilable differences.” The petition was filed on September 30, 2025, bringing a close to a marriage that began in 2006. Multiple major outlets confirmed the filing and its location. 

Reports of strain surfaced first. Then came word that the pair had already been living apart. Sources told reporters the separation started at the beginning of summer 2025. That detail helps explain how fast the legal steps moved once the filing landed in court. 

Their family

Kidman and Urban share two daughters: Sunday Rose (17) and Faith Margaret (14). Court documents and outlet summaries indicate the parties set up a parenting plan ahead of the filing. Coverage says Nicole will be the primary residential parent with a large share of annual days, while both parents divide holidays and school breaks. Reports also note no ongoing child support between the parties and a commitment to a respectful co-parenting approach. 

Key Family Details	What the reports say
Children	Sunday Rose (17), Faith Margaret (14).
Custody approach	Nicole listed as primary residential parent; shared holidays and vacations.
Support	Coverage notes no child support to be paid by either side under the plan.
Tone of co-parenting	Both commit to a loving, stable, and respectful environment for the teens.

Where they are living

The family home has been the gated Northumberland community in Nashville. The property, also called the “Queen of Northumberland”, spans about two acres and includes seven bedrooms, multiple baths, a theater, a pool, and tennis courts. A source told reporters that Kidman plans to remain in the home for now to keep life steady for the children as they finish school. Urban, meanwhile, has been in a separate rental nearby since the summer. 

• Home size and features: ~10,925 sq. ft., seven bedrooms, theater, pool, tennis. 
• Purchase history: Bought in 2008 for about $3.47 million. 
• Current plan: Nicole stays for stability; Keith rents nearby. 

The timeline at a glance

• Early summer 2025: The couple begin living apart, according to multiple reports. 
• Late August–early September: Reporting indicates they formalized parenting terms ahead of the filing.
• Sept. 30, 2025: Kidman files for divorce in Nashville, citing irreconcilable differences. 

Careers continue

Both stars remain active in their fields. Kidman has been a steady presence in film and prestige TV in recent years. Urban continues to record, tour, and appear at major country music events. News coverage of the filing focuses on the family plan and living arrangements rather than any pause in their work. 

Why it matters

Twenty years is a long run in any life, and a rare one in celebrity life. Fans followed the pair from their meeting in 2005, to a 2006 wedding in Australia, to a home base in Tennessee close to Urban’s music scene. The marriage also withstood early tests, and both often praised each other in public. The new filings show they tried to set clear rules for parenting before the news broke, which should lower stress for their teens. 

What’s next: The case moves through the Nashville court. The parenting plan sets the day-to-day path while the legal process plays out. The home question may take longer, but for now Kidman stays, and Urban lives nearby. 

Quick facts table

Item	Detail
Date of filing	September 30, 2025 (Nashville, Davidson County).
Legal ground	“Irreconcilable differences.”
Separation timing	Beginning of summer 2025
Children	Sunday (17), Faith (14).
Primary residence (now)	Nicole at Northumberland home; Keith renting nearby.

The tone from the filings and reports

Language in the coverage of the parenting plan stresses respect, stability, and love for the children. It asks both parents to support the teens’ relationships with each parent and avoid negative talk. Simple rules like these help families reduce conflict, and they matter even more when kids are getting ready for college. In short, the framework tries to keep the home life calm while the legal side runs its course. 

The takeaway

This is a big change for a famous family. But the plan already in place shows they prepared for it. There is a clear schedule for the teens, a steady home base, and a pledge to co-parent with care. Fans will remember the highlights from two decades of red carpets and music stages. Now the focus shifts to steady routines, school calendars, and a quiet path forward. And that, frankly, is what most families want in a hard season—clear steps, less noise, and a little peace.

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