“It’s Going to Be One Big Struggle for Her”: Nicole Kidman Faces New Turmoil as Insiders Claim Child Support Deal With Keith Urban Has ‘Raised Eyebrows’ — Why the Star May Be Left Carrying the Weight After Split
In what insiders are calling “a surprising twist” to one of Hollywood’s most elegant breakups, new details are emerging about Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s divorce settlement — and it appears the Oscar-winning actress could be the one left with the heavier burden.
According to documents and close friends quoted by Daily Mail’s Katie Hind, Kidman’s child support and custody arrangement with her country star ex-husband has “raised eyebrows” among those who know the couple well. While the agreement was designed to avoid a public war, whispers in both Nashville and Los Angeles suggest it may prove to be far from easy for the actress to maintain.
Sources reveal that the Moulin Rouge! star will have primary custody of the couple’s two daughters, Sunday Rose (17) and Faith Margaret (14) — a whopping 306 days per year, compared to Urban’s 59. While the two are said to be committed to co-parenting amicably, that schedule alone leaves Kidman with the day-to-day logistics, emotional labor, and school routines largely on her plate.
Yet what’s really caught the attention of insiders is the financial clause. According to the agreement, neither party is required to pay ongoing child support. Instead, Urban — reportedly worth around $75 million — has “prepaid all child support obligations,” including tuition, childcare, and extracurricular costs until the girls reach adulthood. Though on paper it sounds tidy, the idea of “prepaid parenting” has baffled many who’ve seen similar celebrity settlements unravel over time.
“Everyone thought Nicole would walk away with a generous monthly arrangement, given how much time she’ll have with the girls,” an industry source told The Mail on Sunday. “Instead, Keith paid one large sum upfront and considers the slate clean. It’s going to be one big struggle for her — not financially, but emotionally and practically. She’ll be juggling her film projects, red carpets, and motherhood almost single-handedly.”
Both Kidman and Urban have waived spousal support, choosing to rely solely on their independent earnings. The actress, whose fortune is estimated at over $250 million, reportedly insisted she didn’t want “a messy divorce or pity,” but friends fear her determination to keep the split graceful may have cost her leverage behind the scenes.
“Nicole’s instinct was to keep things civilized, but sometimes civility comes at a price,” the insider added. “She wanted peace. She got it — but maybe too neatly.”
Despite the speculation, both stars continue to present a united front publicly. They have reportedly agreed not to speak ill of one another and to make all major decisions about their daughters’ education and health jointly. Urban, who remains based in Nashville, has even told fans he will “always be family” with Nicole.
Still, as one longtime friend put it, “Nicole’s world is shifting fast. She’s trying to stay strong, but when the cameras go off, she’s human. This next chapter will test her — not as a star, but as a mother.”
