Nashville, Tennessee, January 7, 2026 – Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman and country music star Keith Urban have officially finalized their divorce, ending their nearly 20-year marriage in a swift and amicable manner. A Tennessee judge signed off on their settlement agreement on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, just three months after Kidman filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences.
Court documents reveal that Kidman, 58, and Urban, also 58, have agreed to waive all rights to child support and spousal support. Each party will also bear their own legal fees and expenses, reflecting a clean financial separation without contention over alimony or ongoing payments. This arrangement underscores the couple's substantial individual wealth—Kidman's net worth estimated in the hundreds of millions from her prolific acting career, and Urban's from decades of hit albums and tours—allowing them to forgo traditional support structures.
Central to the agreement is a detailed parenting plan for their two teenage daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15. The plan emphasizes mutual respect and cooperation, stating that both parents must "behave with each other and each child so as to provide a loving, stable, consistent and nurturing relationship with the child even though they are divorced." It explicitly prohibits either parent from speaking negatively about the other or their family members, and requires them to "encourage each child to continue to love the other parent and be comfortable in both families."
Kidman's Nashville home will serve as the primary residence for Sunday and Faith, with her having physical custody for 306 days per year. Urban is granted 59 days annually, primarily every other weekend from 10 a.m. Saturday to 6 p.m. Sunday, along with additional holiday and vacation time as mutually agreed. Despite the imbalance in day-to-day custody—reflecting the demands of Urban's touring schedule and Kidman's more flexible filming commitments—the parents share joint legal custody, meaning both have equal say in major decisions regarding education, health, and extracurricular activities.
The couple's separation was first confirmed by sources in September 2025, when reports emerged that they had been living apart for some time. Kidman officially filed for divorce shortly thereafter, marking the end of a relationship that began in 2005 and culminated in a fairy-tale wedding in Sydney, Australia, on June 25, 2006. Their union, often celebrated as one of Hollywood's most enduring, produced two daughters via surrogate and was frequently highlighted by public displays of affection at award shows and concerts.
Insiders describe the split as mutual and drama-free, with no third parties involved. "They grew apart over time due to busy schedules," one source noted, pointing to Kidman's intense film commitments—including recent projects like Babygirl and The Perfect Couple—and Urban's relentless touring as a country superstar. Despite the divorce, both have prioritized their daughters' well-being, with the parenting plan designed to minimize disruption.
The rapid finalization—achieved in under four months—stands in contrast to many high-profile celebrity divorces, which often drag on for years amid battles over assets. Kidman and Urban's substantial property portfolio, including homes in Nashville, Los Angeles, New York, and Australia valued at over $200 million collectively, was divided privately without court intervention. Prenuptial agreements, reportedly in place since their marriage, likely facilitated the smooth process.
Public reaction has been one of surprise and sadness, given the couple's image as a stable power duo. Fans flooded social media with tributes to their romance, sharing photos from red carpets where Urban often serenaded Kidman. Celebrities, including close friends like Reese Witherspoon and Naomi Watts, have expressed support privately, while Urban's bandmates and Kidman's co-stars have remained respectful of their privacy.
Kidman, a prolific actress with accolades including an Academy Award for The Hours, continues a packed slate, with upcoming roles in series and films. Urban, a four-time Grammy winner known for hits like "Blue Ain't Your Color," is preparing for a 2026 tour extension and new music releases. Both have maintained professional poise amid the personal transition.
This divorce adds to a wave of high-profile splits in recent years, but its amicable nature sets a positive example for co-parenting in the spotlight. Legal experts praise the agreement's focus on the children's emotional health, noting clauses promoting positive communication as best practices.
As Kidman and Urban embark on separate chapters, their commitment to family remains evident. The settlement ensures their daughters experience stability, with both parents actively involved despite the dissolution of their marriage.
The entertainment world watches as two icons navigate post-divorce life, with hopes that their mutual respect endures for the sake of Sunday and Faith.
