After 19 years of love, laughter, and life in the spotlight, Nicole Kidman is choosing grace over grief. Just days after filing for divorce from Keith Urban, the Oscar-winning actress is reportedly “keeping it positive,” focusing on her family, her career, and her healing — refusing to let heartbreak define her next chapter.
According to a close source who spoke to PEOPLE, Kidman, 57, is “surrounded by the two things that matter the most to her — her family and her work.” Back home in Nashville after returning from Europe, Nicole is said to be leaning into her strength and faith. “She isn’t someone who dwells on regrets,” the insider shared. “She believes everything happens for a reason.”
The news of the couple’s split broke on September 29, shocking fans who had long viewed Kidman and Urban as one of Hollywood’s most enduring love stories. A day later, the Babygirl star officially filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences and confirming that their separation took effect immediately.
Nicole and Keith — both 57 — married in 2006 and share two daughters, Sunday Rose (17) and Faith Margaret (14). In her filing, Kidman requested to be the primary residential parent, underscoring her commitment to keeping her daughters’ lives as stable as possible.
“She has a great attitude and feels very grateful for her life,” the source added. “She has several work projects coming up and is excited about what’s ahead.” Among her upcoming roles: the highly anticipated TV adaptations Margo’s Got Money Troubles and Scarpetta, the long-awaited Big Little Lies Season 3, and a sequel to 1988’s cult classic “Practical Magic” with Sandra Bullock — which officially wrapped filming in September.
Still, Kidman hasn’t shied away from acknowledging the pain of transition. In a poignant interview with Harper’s Bazaar, published shortly after the news broke, she offered a rare glimpse into her mindset:
“There’s something to knowing that no matter how painful, or how difficult, or how devastating something is, there is a way through,” she said. “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.”
Another source close to the family revealed that Nicole had been “fighting to save the marriage” during their quiet separation. “She didn’t want this,” the insider said. “But the entire Kidman family has come together to support her — especially her sister Antonia.” The two were seen walking together in Nashville on October 1, Nicole’s first public appearance since the divorce became official.
While the breakup marks the end of one of country music’s most beloved unions, those close to Kidman say she’s approaching the future with peace, not bitterness. “She’s been stressed because she knew the separation would become public,” the source said, “but now that it’s out, she’s surprisingly calm. She’s focusing on what’s ahead — and on her girls.”
For Nicole Kidman, this moment isn’t about loss. It’s about renewal — a woman standing tall in the aftermath of heartbreak, trusting that life, even in its pain, has a purpose. 🌹
“Everything happens for a reason,” she told friends — a simple truth that now carries the weight of a woman who has seen both the beauty and the breaking of love.
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