Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, Hollywood and country music powerhouses, finalized their 19-year marriage in one of the industry’s most discreet splits. The Oscar winner and Grammy recipient, both 58, concluded a divorce settlement in Nashville court on January 6, 2026. Judge Stephanie J. Williams approved the agreement, which shielded all details from public view after months of private negotiations.
Court records reveal the couple had been living apart since early summer 2025. Despite public appearances celebrating their union, including Kidman’s June 25, 2025, Instagram anniversary post captioned “Happy Anniversary Baby ❤️,” the separation moved forward quietly. Here’s what’s happening behind the scenes of this high-profile divorce.
Kidman and Urban married on June 25, 2006, in a candlelit ceremony at St. Patrick’s Estate in Manly, Sydney. The couple raised two daughters, Sunday Rose, born July 7, 2008, and Faith Margaret, born December 28, 2010. Court filings reveal they officially separated on September 30, 2025, though they had lived in separate Nashville residences for months prior. Kidman filed for divorce that same day, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
The settlement was approved on January 6, 2026, after both parties waived in-person appearances, spousal support, and child support claims. Strategic timing of their Marital Settlement Agreement—Urban signed on August 29 and Kidman on September 6—highlighted months of private negotiations before the official filing.
Custody Arrangements and Family Stability
The finalized agreement establishes Kidman as the primary residential parent, granting her custody for 306 days annually, while Urban receives 59 days, roughly every other weekend plus designated holidays. Kidman holds final decision-making authority on education and medical matters, with Urban in a consultative role. The arrangement emphasizes stability for the daughters, who are pursuing notable projects.
Sunday Rose, 17, appeared at Paris Fashion Week in 2024 with Miu Miu, while Faith Margaret, 14, voiced a role in The Angry Birds Movie 2. Both parents must foster positive relationships with each other under a non-disparagement clause, with potential penalties for violations, and are required to complete a parenting seminar within 60 days of the divorce filing.
Financial Agreements and Wealth Management
Despite combined monthly incomes exceeding $100,000, no spousal or child support was ordered. Court documents indicate Urban had prepaid obligations for nanny expenses, school tuition, and extracurricular activities. Kidman’s net worth is estimated at $250 million, while Urban’s reaches $75 million, contributing to a combined marital estate of approximately $300 million.
A prenuptial agreement from 2006 governed asset division and included a sobriety incentive for Urban, worth roughly $600,000 annually for abstinence, totaling over $11 million during their marriage. Urban achieved sobriety in October 2006 following a 90-day treatment at the Betty Ford Center, supported by Kidman just months after their wedding.
Real Estate and Asset Division
The couple’s property holdings exceed $30 million worldwide. Key assets include a 12,000-square-foot Nashville mansion purchased for $3.47 million, a Beverly Hills residence acquired for nearly $5 million, Sydney penthouses valued collectively over $27 million AUD, and rural farmland holdings. Court filings indicate each retains individually titled assets, likely through separate legal entities such as LLCs, avoiding joint disputes or forced sales. Both parties waived formal discovery processes, including depositions, minimizing public records. This approach reflects careful estate management and strategic planning, ensuring minimal disruption to their wealth and lifestyle.
Career Achievements and Financial Momentum
Kidman continues to command significant earnings. Between September 2019 and 2020, she made roughly $22 million, including $10 million for Netflix’s The Prom. She earned $1 million per episode for HBO’s The Undoing in 2020, up from $350,000 per episode for Big Little Lies Season 1, with Forbes reporting $31 million in 2024. Urban’s career spans music, television, and intellectual property, with over 120 million album equivalents sold globally. Concert tours consistently generate substantial per-show earnings, and his tenure as an American Idol judge earned between $3.5 million and $8 million per season. In 2022, he sold his master recording rights to Litmus Music, a move confirmed publicly.
A Model for High-Profile Divorces
Kidman and Urban’s divorce showcases a strategic blueprint for high-net-worth separations. Pre-negotiated agreements, signed before filings, comprehensive custody arrangements, and strict confidentiality allowed the court to finalize the divorce within just over three months. Their approach prioritized family privacy and the daughters’ stability amid demanding careers and international fame. While the separation preserved amicable terms, long-term co-parenting dynamics will continue to evolve as both navigate professional commitments. This method demonstrates how high-profile couples can manage wealth, career, and family without public conflict, setting a precedent for future celebrity separations.
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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Divorce Documents. Family Court of Davidson County, Tennessee, January 2026
Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban in Nashville. LiveNOW from FOX, September 30, 2025
Keith Urban on sobriety and Nicole Kidman support. Recovery.com, June 25, 2006
Keith Urban says “It’s always family first”. Fox News Digital, 2023
Nicole Kidman tops highest paid actress list. Forbes, 2024