Kidman and Urban exchange first public messages after divorce

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have publicly acknowledged each other for the first time since finalizing their divorce, exchanging brief social media tributes that highlight their continued commitment to co-parenting their two daughters. The exchange occurred over the Father's Day weekend in June 2026, months after their marriage was legally dissolved in January.

On Saturday, June 20, Urban posted a simple birthday message on Instagram Stories for Kidman, who turned 59 that day. The message read, "Happy birthday Nicole Mary!!!!!!!!!!!!" using her full name. The following day, Sunday, June 21, Kidman shared her own Instagram Story honoring fathers. The post included a black-and-white throwback photo of Urban carrying their daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, on his back, alongside a childhood photo of herself with her late father, Antony Kidman. She captioned the images, "Happy Fathers Day to all the fathers."

The social media interaction marks a notable moment of public civility following a separation that shocked fans when it was announced in September 2025. Kidman filed for divorce in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 30, 2025, citing irreconcilable differences. The...