Nicole Kidman Steps Out on Her Own: Reveals Strength & Poise During First Public Appearances Since Divorce Filing from Keith Urban
Just days after filing for divorce from Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman has made the bold decision to return to the public eye — and she’s doing so with grace. The 58-year-old actress was first spotted hiking in Nashville, Tennessee, walking beside her sister Antonia, on October 1, just one day after her divorce filing.
Though the news is fresh and painful, Kidman’s demeanor looked steady. She wore casual athletic gear — a grey zip-up jacket, matching baseball cap, black leggings — topped with oversized sunglasses, making her nearly unrecognizable to those not looking closely. In several photos, she appeared deep in conversation with her sister, linking arms at moments, and even offering a small, reflective smile.
Then, just four days following the legal move to formally end their nearly two-decade marriage, Kidman made a more public, glamour-filled appearance at the amFAR Dallas charity auction on October 4. There, she presented Taylor Sheridan with the Award of Inspiration and spoke on stage, supporting the evening’s cause of HIV/AIDS research and prevention.
She was elegant yet controlled in a black off-the-shoulder gown, with a plunging sweetheart neckline, classic silhouette, and subtle accessories — a double-stranded choker, straight center-parted hair. It was a contrast to her hiking look, but in both settings, she appeared composed, centered, and silently resilient.
Court documents show Kidman cited “irreconcilable differences” in her filing on September 30, listing that same date as the separation. The couple share two daughters: Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14. Kidman has requested primary physical custody. Sources close to Kidman say she’s been “anxious” about the public nature of the divorce news but is “surprisingly level-headed” and focused on her girls as she navigates what comes next.
While the end of a 19-year marriage is deeply personal, Kidman’s recent appearances suggest she’s opening a new chapter — one of strength, dignity, and determination. Whether on a quiet walk with family or on a stage delivering heartfelt words, she’s showing that even in heartbreak, one can still stand tall.
