Nicole Kidman Is All About 'Looking Forward' Amid ‘Silent’ Divorce Process

Nicole Kidman is ready to start the new year with a clean slate.

The 58-year-old actress shared a cue to this effect as she watched the fireworks usher in the new year. Ultimately, she is stepping into the new year in a new light, ready to put her split from her longtime lover and husband behind her.

Nicole Kidman and her estranged husband, Keith Urban, got married in 2006, stayed married for 19 years, and filed for a divorce in September last year. The divorce has reportedly taken a toll on both parties, and they have yet to speak to each other since the filings.

Kidman watched the new year come in with her daughters by her side. She shared a glimpse of this on her Instagram stories with a photo featuring the trio with arms around each other's backs, looking on as fireworks were let up in the skies.

The post had a simple caption that read, "Looking forward into 2026 xx," indicating that she is ready to put 2025 and its happenings behind her. The photo might also signify that she is drawing her strength to move forward from her children's support.

As you might know, 2025 was an eventful year for Kidman and her family. The actress made headlines during the latter part of the year when she filed for divorce from her husband of almost two decades.

Kidman and Urban initially separated in June, and early reports showed that she had made attempts to save the marriage, but to no avail, as the country singer was tapped out.

After the news of their breakup made headlines, the couple had been spotted a number of times in public. Although they tried to keep their game faces on, areport by The Blast shows that the divorce process has been a challenging emotional period for the pair.

The ex-lovers developed a notably frozen relationship, having no communication between each other except through their lawyers since the filings. The pair did not personally speak on basic logistical details, like holidays and housing, for their two children, Sunday Rose and Faith, whom they intend to co-parent.

"Nicole isn't ready for a heart-to-heart, and Keith isn't pushing it; right now, silence is the most they can agree on." Kidman's focus post broken nuptials was on raising her girls and healing.

Urban was spotted looking exhausted, worn out, and frazzled when he landed in Los Angeles last month. The visible effect of the emotional and financial strain of his divorce shone through his appearance.

The Blast also reported that sources shared that the singer had been questioning whether parting ways with Kidman was a mistake, as he struggled to adjust to the new normal without his former life partner.

The weight of the holidays also hit him hard as they marked their first Thanksgiving apart in almost two decades. An insider stated that Urban was looking at a future he never imagined, adding that "He's also lost his best friend, Nicole, who was his greatest supporter in life. He's wondering if he's made a huge mistake."

Kidman and Urban are yet to release official statements addressing or announcing their breakup. The news of their split came as a surprise to many, and the actual reason for the separation remains unknown.

Speculations have made waves covering different angles of faults in their relationship, which might have been the trigger for the divorce. Some rumors concerning the singer's alleged infidelity have been brought to the spotlight as a reason for the split.

Another narrative followed that their differences in political views might have contributed to their breakup. None of these theories has been confirmed or refuted by the actress and the country singer.

Both parties have since been focused on their individual endeavors. Urban even continued his tour across three countries despite the split.

During their marriage, Kidman's intimate, steamy screen roles often caused friction between the duo, and she usually had to reassure Urban.

Following the split, she was able to explore her sensual on-screen personality without limits, thus reclaiming a side of her career that the country singer had allegedly built a brick wall on.

Reportedly, Urban often struggled with the sexual nature of her roles, even if he didn't directly ask her to quit. As reported by The Blast, her friends claim that she is feeling liberated and empowered post-split and is ready to push the boundaries with her projects moving forward.

What will 2026 be like for Nicole Kidman?