Nicole Kidman is reflecting on the intense media scrutiny surrounding her two high-profile divorces, addressing her 2001 separation from Tom Cruise and her recent split from musician Keith Urban, according to an interview with British Vogue.
Nicole Kidman Reflects on Keith Urban Divorce and Public Scrutiny
Actor Nicole Kidman spoke about navigating her second divorce under heavy public attention after filing to end her marriage to Keith Urban in September 2025, according to British Vogue. The separation was finalized out of court by January. Discussing the emotional toll of the split, the 59-year-old actor told the magazine that the experience brought unexpected challenges.
“At the same time I’m like, ‘OK, I didn’t expect this. I had a different view of what my life was going to be, but this is what it is now,'” Kidman said in the interview, as reported by British Vogue and Billboard. When asked if the period felt scary, she added that there was a point where she felt “very fearful and deeply vulnerable,” noting she faced a choice between curling up or moving forward with hope.
Did You Know?
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban share two daughters, Sunday Rose, 18, and Faith Margaret, 15, while Kidman also shares two children, Bella, 33, and Connor, 31, with her former husband Tom Cruise, according to reporting by Billboard.
Looking Back at Marriage to Tom Cruise and Career Warnings
Reflecting further back, Kidman discussed her marriage to Tom Cruise, whom she wed in 1990 when she was 23 and he was 28, before their divorce in 2001. According to British Vogue, she recalled being warned that marrying a major movie star would overshadow her own professional trajectory.
“I remember people saying to me, ‘OK, well this is really going to affect your career.’ I’m like, ‘I don’t care. I’m in love. I want to be married,'” Kidman told the magazine. Asked if her split from Cruise helped her weather the scrutiny of her second divorce, she noted simply, “It’s all new. Every time!”
Prioritizing Family and Finding Joy Amid Life Changes
Both Kidman and Urban have emphasized that family remains their primary focus following their split. According to Billboard, Kidman reiterated that raising their children serves as an extraordinary purpose that eclipses other concerns, stating, “These kids now, that’s what we drop everything for.”
Away from the public eye, Kidman also finds ways to maintain a sense of normalcy. She revealed to British Vogue that she occasionally goes dancing in disguise, wearing a dark wig and glasses while surrounded by friends to ensure privacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban finalize their divorce?
Nicole Kidman filed for divorce from Keith Urban in September 2025, and the separation was finalized out of court by January, according to British Vogue.
How many children does Nicole Kidman have?
Kidman has four children: two daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, with Keith Urban, and two children, Bella and Connor, from her previous marriage to Tom Cruise, as reported by Billboard.
What did Nicole Kidman say about her marriage to Tom Cruise?
Kidman reflected that she married Cruise at a young age and was warned it would affect her career, but she chose to prioritize her relationship at the time, according to British Vogue.
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