Keith Urban attended The Power of Music and A Mission event in Nashville on Thursday, where he received the Angels Among Us Award, according to multiple reports. The event, which benefits St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, came as his divorce from Nicole Kidman was finalized in January, following her filing in September last year citing irreconcilable differences. This public appearance marks one of Urban's first major engagements since the split, highlighting a period of personal and professional transition for the country star.
Under the divorce agreement, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban share custody of their two daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15, with Kidman having the children for 306 days of the year and Urban for the remaining days, multiple reports indicate. The settlement stipulates that neither parent will require child or spousal support, and their joint assets will be divided roughly equally. The exact financial impact of the divorce on Urban remains unclear, as does the detailed breakdown of asset division beyond the general equal split described in the agreement.
I am, because I’m always going to be moving toward what’s good. What I’m grateful for is my family and keeping them as is and moving forward. That’s that.
Nicole Kidman was seen holding hands and smiling broadly with Simon Baker at the New York premiere of Scarpetta on March 3, according to multiple reports. The two play a married couple in the new Amazon Prime series, and rumors of a romance between them have been circulating. The nature of their relationship is not confirmed, but the public appearance has fueled speculation amid Kidman's recent statements about moving forward. According to The Independent - Life, Nicole Kidman described being in a place of saying, '2026. Here we go,' and noted she is always moving toward what's good, while emphasizing gratitude for her family.
Insiders have provided glimpses into Keith Urban's emotional state and career changes following the divorce. According to Daily Mail - Home, an insider described Urban as reeling over the revelation that his ex-wife appears to be moving on, with the sight of Kidman and Baker holding hands reportedly affecting him deeply. The same source noted that Urban knew it was natural for Kidman to lean on Baker, who has supported others after splits. Urban recently performed on the Top Shelf Country Cruise in the Bahamas in front of a crowd of just over 1,000 people, a gig that, according to Metro - Main, an insider said he would have turned down during his marriage to Nicole Kidman. Reports indicate Urban is now living a quieter existence in Nashville, though his specific future career plans are not detailed. According to Metro - Main, an insider described cruise ship performances as not exactly the dream gig but something that pays the bills and gives Urban focus, adding that he is putting a bright spin on things while figuring out exciting plans for later this year with a new management team.
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 has publicly addressed the family dynamics post-divorce. According to The Independent - Life, Kidman described Keith Urban as always remaining a part of her family, stating she stays in a place of 'We are a family' and that's what they'll continue to be. She also mentioned being quiet and in her shell previously but now moving forward. The unknowns about how Urban is emotionally coping with the divorce and rumors about his ex-wife persist, as do questions about the precise financial ramifications and asset details. According to Metro - Main, an insider noted that with significant money involved in the split, lawyers don't come cheap, regardless of the outcome, hinting at potential costs beyond the settlement terms.
I was quiet. I had other things going on. I was in my shell.
Now I’m in a place of saying, ‘2026. Here we go.’ I have Practical Magic with Sandy.
Seeing Nicole and Simon holding hands was the equivalent of seeing his best mate with his missus, and it did a number on him.
He knew it was natural for her to lean on Simon – he was also there for Naomi Watts after her split from Liev [Schreiber].
It’s the kind of gig that Keith would have turned his nose up at during his marriage to Nicole Kidman.
When there’s that much money involved in a split, the lawyers don’t come cheap, regardless of the outcome.
Cruise ships are not exactly the dream gig, but they pay the bills – and it gives Keith something to focus on.
He’s putting a bright spin on everything right now, but singing on a cruise ship is a big change from performing at his own sell-out tour last year.
However, Keith is determined to keep working while he figures out, with his new management team, some exciting plans for the latter part of this year.