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Keith Urban Sends Birthday Message to Ex-Wife Nicole Kidman Months After Divorce
6/21/2026, 8:43:46 PM
Urban's Birthday Tribute to Ex-Wife
On June 20, 2026, country singer Keith Urban posted an Instagram Story that read “Happy birthday, Nicole Mary!!!!!!!!!!!!” The brief greeting appeared on a purple-and-teal background and coincided with Nicole Kidman’s 59th birthday. Kidman did not publicly respond, but she marked the day with a nature-hike selfie captioned “Another trip around the sun ?? Thank you for all the birthday love xx. #SummerSolsticeBaby.”
Background and Divorce Timeline
Kidman and Urban married on June 25, 2006 in Sydney. After nearly two decades together, they began living apart in the summer of 2025. Kidman filed for divorce on September 30, 2025, citing “irreconcilable differences.” A Nashville court entered the dissolution on January 6, 2026. The settlement named Kidman the primary residential parent of their daughters, Sunday Rose (17) and Faith Margaret (15), granting her 306 days of custody per year while Urban receives 59 days. Neither party will pay alimony or spousal support, and the agreement includes a clause prohibiting disparaging remarks about each other.
Key Figures
- Keith Urban – 58-year-old Australian-American country star, husband of 19-20 years to Kidman.
- Nicole Kidman – 59-year-old Academy-Award-winning actress, mother of two.
- Sunday Rose – 17-year-old daughter.
- Faith Margaret – 15-year-old daughter.
- Russell Dickerson – Fellow country singer and friend of Urban who commented on Urban’s post-divorce focus.
Timeline of Key Dates
- June 25, 2006 – Marriage ceremony in Sydney.
- Summer 2025 – Couple begins separate living arrangements.
- September 30, 2025 – Kidman files for divorce.
- January 6, 2026 – Divorce decree entered in Nashville.
- June 20, 2026 – Urban’s birthday Instagram message.
- March 2026 – Kidman’s Variety interview; Dickerson’s interview with Page Six.
Data and Statistics
- Reported marriage length: 19 years (some sources) vs. “nearly two decades” (others).
- Custody split: 306 days with Kidman, 59 days with Urban.
- Daughters’ ages: Sunday Rose 17, Faith Margaret 15.
Why It Matters
The public exchange illustrates a high-profile, amicable post-divorce dynamic that contrasts with typical celebrity breakups. Urban’s brief tribute and Kidman’s emphasis on family reinforce a narrative of cooperative co-parenting, potentially shaping fan expectations of mature separation. Additionally, peers note that Urban is “doubling down on music,” signaling a professional pivot that may affect his upcoming releases.
Official Statements and Responses
Urban’s Instagram story served as his sole public acknowledgment of Kidman’s birthday. Kidman told *Variety* that she is “staying in a place of, ‘We are a family,’” emphasizing continuity for their children. The divorce decree explicitly states, “They will not speak badly of each other or the members of the family of the other parent.” Russell Dickerson told *Page Six* that Urban is “doing great” and focusing on music.
Conflicting Reports and Gaps
Sources differ on the exact length of the marriage, describing it as 19 years or “nearly 20 years.” No direct comment from Kidman regarding Urban’s birthday message appears in the record, leaving her personal reaction undocumented.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Happy birthday, Nicole Mary!!!!!!!!!!!!” — Keith Urban, Instagram Stories (June 20, 2026)
- “Another trip around the sun ?? Thank you for all the birthday love xx. #SummerSolsticeBaby,” — Nicole Kidman, Instagram (June 20, 2026)
- “That’s that. Everything else I don’t discuss out of respect. I’m staying in a place of, ‘We are a family,’ and that’s what we’ll continue to be. My beautiful girls, my darlings, who are suddenly women.” — Nicole Kidman, *Variety* (March 2026)
- “He’s always been focused on music, and so I think he’s just kind of doubling down on that, and it’s just beautiful. I can’t wait to hear what comes out of it.” — Russell Dickerson, *Page Six* (March 2026)
- “They will not speak badly of each other or the members of the family of the other parent," the marital dissolution agreement read.” — Marital dissolution agreement (January 6, 2026)
What’s Next
Urban’s recent “Flow State” covers album, released June 12, 2026, marks his first major project post-divorce. Kidman is slated to star in *Practical Magic 2*, slated for September 2026, while continuing co-parenting responsibilities in Nashville. Both have indicated a focus on professional endeavors and family stability moving forward.
