Nicole Kidman Embraces Fresh Start with Family Focus and New Projects
SYDNEY, 23 January 2026 – Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman is charting a new course for 2026, having recently finalised her divorce from singer Keith Urban and celebrated a significant personal achievement by visiting her seventh continent. Sources close to the star describe her as “refreshed and optimistic,” focusing on quality time with her daughters and a bustling professional schedule.
A Continent-Spanning Personal Milestone
Just days ago, on 21 January, Kidman shared on social media that she had achieved a long-held bucket list goal: visiting all seven continents. The 58-year-old actress travelled to Antarctica with her two daughters, Sunday Rose (17) and Faith Margaret (15), as well as close friends. She posted photos from the trip, including one where she held a sign reading, “My 7th continent! Touched down in Antarctica! Living the dream—One continent at a time.” The family was seen kayaking among glaciers and observing penguins during the “once in a lifetime adventure.”
Life After a 19-Year Marriage
Kidman’s personal travels follow the legal conclusion of her nearly two-decade marriage to country music star Keith Urban. Their divorce was finalised by a judge in Nashville, Tennessee on 6 January 2026. The split, first reported in September 2025, has been described as amicable, with a focus on co-parenting their teenage daughters. According to legal documents, Kidman will have primary physical custody, with the children spending 306 days of the year with her and 59 days with Urban. The former couple have agreed not to speak negatively of each other and to encourage their children’s relationship with both parents.
A source told People magazine, “Nicole spends a lot of time with her girls. She loves family time… She is refreshed and optimistic about the new year. They’re all settling back into their routine. Things have been calm.” The family spent the Christmas and New Year period in Kidman’s native Australia before returning to their home in Nashville.
A Busy Professional Year Ahead
Professionally, Kidman is poised for an active year. Her schedule includes the highly anticipated sequel to the 1998 film Practical Magic, in which she will reunite with co-star Sandra Bullock; the film is slated for a September 2026 release. She is also attached to several television projects, including the Patricia Cornwell adaptation Scarpetta for Prime Video, Apple TV+’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles, and the third season of Paramount+’s Lioness. Furthermore, she has been named a co-chair for the 2026 Met Gala alongside Beyoncé and Venus Williams.
“She’s looking ahead to a busy and exciting year professionally too, with several projects coming up,” the source added.
Property Portfolio Adjustment
In a move signalling a new chapter, property records show Kidman sold one of her six luxury apartments in Sydney’s landmark Latitude building in Milsons Point. The three-bedroom apartment on the 15th floor, purchased in 2023 for A$7.725 million, was sold in May 2025 for A$8.5 million to winemaker David Madson. The sale occurred quietly amidst the couple’s separation. Kidman and Urban’s global property portfolio, accumulated over their 19-year marriage and estimated to be worth hundreds of millions, was divided as part of their divorce settlement, with each party retaining assets already in their possession.
Family First
Throughout this period of transition, Kidman has leaned on her family. She was joined in Antarctica by her daughters and has been spending time with her sister, Antonia Kidman, in Australia. The actress has spoken openly about the profound impact of her mother, Janelle, who passed away in September 2024, and her father, Antony, who died in 2014.
Meanwhile, rumours regarding Keith Urban’s personal life have circulated, including speculation he had moved in with country singer Karley Scott Collins. Collins publicly denied these claims on 18 January, calling them “absolutely RIDICULOUS and untrue.”
Key Facts: Nicole Kidman in 2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Divorce Finalised | 6 January 2026, Nashville, Tennessee. |
| Seventh Continent Visit | Antarctica, with daughters, 21 January 2026. |
| Primary Custody | Daughters Sunday (17) & Faith (15) with Kidman for 306 days/year. |
| Major 2026 Project | Practical Magic 2 (Release: September 2026). |
| Recent Property Sale | Sydney apartment sold May 2025 for A$8.5 million. |
| Met Gala 2026 | Co-chair with Beyoncé and Venus Williams. |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nicole Kidman’s divorce finalised?
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s divorce was officially finalised by a court in Nashville, Tennessee on 6 January 2026.
What was Nicole Kidman’s recent personal achievement?
On 21 January 2026, Kidman visited Antarctica, marking her travel to all seven continents. She celebrated the milestone with her two teenage daughters.
What are Nicole Kidman’s upcoming projects?
Her upcoming work includes the film sequel Practical Magic 2 (September 2026) and television series Scarpetta, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, and Lioness Season 3. She will also co-chair the 2026 Met Gala.
Did Keith Urban move in with Karley Scott Collins?
Rumours suggested this, but Karley Scott Collins denied the claims on 18 January 2026, stating they were “absolutely RIDICULOUS and untrue.”