Introduction
Nicole Kidman Breaks Silence After Split From Keith Urban: “I’m Hanging In There”
After nearly two decades of marriage, Nicole Kidman is finally speaking out following her highly publicized separation from country star Keith Urban — and her words reflect both vulnerability and strength.
In a newly published interview with Ariana Grande for Interview magazine — conducted on October 19 and released November 24 — the 57-year-old Oscar-winning actress shared a brief but emotional update on how she’s coping amid the breakup.
“I’m hanging in there,” Kidman admitted when asked how she has been handling life after the split.
This marks the first time Kidman has publicly addressed the separation since filing for divorce less than a month ago. The news stunned fans when it was revealed on September 29 that Kidman and Urban had been living apart since the beginning of summer, ending a 19-year marriage that many believed was one of Hollywood’s most enduring love stories.
Finding Comfort on Set
Despite the personal turmoil, Kidman spent much of the past several months filming Practical Magic 2, the long-awaited sequel to the 1998 cult classic. She revealed that being on set — surrounded by co-stars Sandra Bullock, Joey King, and Maisie Williams — provided unexpected emotional support.
“I felt protected and loved,” she shared. “It was just very, very safe.”
Sources close to the production say the cast became a “soft landing” for Kidman during the early stages of the separation.
Life After the Split Since the news broke, Kidman has largely remained out of the public eye. Her few appearances have included a Chanel runway event during Paris Fashion Week on October 7, where she attended alongside the couple’s daughters — Sunday Rose, 16, and Faith Margaret, 13.
Both Kidman and Urban have avoided public statements about the cause of the split, asking for privacy as their family navigates the transition.
What Comes Next?
While neither party has revealed whether reconciliation is possible or if divorce proceedings will move forward, Kidman’s recent comments seem to confirm that she is leaning on emotional resilience — and choosing privacy as she adjusts to a new chapter.
For now, the actress appears focused on her children, her work, and, as she put it, simply “hanging in there.”