Nicole Kidman is stepping into 2026 with renewed energy after finalizing her divorce from Keith Urban, according to sources close to the actress.
**At a Glance
- Kidman, 58, is “refreshed and optimistic” following her split from Urban
- The Oscar winner is back in Nashville with daughters Sunday, 17, and Faith, 15
- She has at least six film and TV projects releasing in 2026
- Why it matters: The star’s packed schedule signals a return to full-throttle career mode after a difficult personal year
The family has returned to Nashville after spending the holidays in Australia, with a source telling News Of Los Angeles that “they’re all settling back in to their routine” and “things have been calm.”
“Nicole spends a lot of time with her girls. She loves family time,” the source adds of the actress’s co-parenting arrangement with Urban, whom she married in 2006.
The Projects Ahead
Kidman’s professional slate for 2026 is stacked with high-profile releases across multiple platforms:
- September 2026 brings the long-awaited sequel to her 1998 hit Practical Magic with Sandra Bullock
- Prime Video’s Scarpetta pairs her with Jamie Lee Curtis
- Apple TV+ series Margo’s Got Money Troubles co-stars Elle Fanning
- Season 3 of Paramount+’s Lioness reunites her with Zoe Saldaña
- She’s developing adaptations of Girls and Their Horses and Discretion
- A potential third season of Big Little Lies remains on the table
“She’s looking ahead to a busy and exciting year professionally too, with several projects coming up,” the source confirms.
The Breakup Timeline
News of the couple’s split emerged in September 2025, with sources indicating the separation wasn’t Kidman’s choice. “She didn’t want this” and had been “fighting to save the marriage,” one source revealed at the time.
Another insider described Kidman’s emotional state: “Nicole’s hurt and feels betrayed. It’s devastating to her. She’s shocked.”
The couple’s nearly two-decade marriage produced their two teenage daughters, who now split time between both parents as they navigate co-parenting arrangements.
Moving Forward
In an October 2025 interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Kidman reflected on navigating difficult periods without providing specifics about her personal situation.
“The best part of aging is the experiences that you’ve accumulated,” she told the magazine. “I do know that I will get through it.”
She continued: “There’s something to knowing that no matter how painful, or how difficult, or how devastating something is, there is a way through. You’re not going to be able to numb it. You are going to have to feel it, and it’s going to feel insurmountable at times. You’re going to feel like you’re broken. But if you move gently and slowly – and it can take an enormous amount of time – it does pass.”
Key Takeaways
- Kidman’s focus has shifted to her daughters and career following her divorce
- The actress maintains residences in both Nashville and Australia
- Her 2026 release schedule positions her for a major comeback year
- Sources describe her current mindset as optimistic despite the personal challenges of 2025
The source concludes that Kidman appears ready to embrace both her role as a mother to two teenagers and her status as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after leading ladies.
