Nicole Kidman surprised fans over the weekend after sharing a heartfelt Father’s Day tribute that included her ex-husband, Keith Urban, just months after their divorce was finalized.
The actress, 59, took to Instagram Stories on June 21 to honor the fathers in her life, marking the first Father’s Day since she and the country music star officially ended their marriage earlier this year.
In a touching post, Kidman shared two black-and-white throwback photos featuring Urban with their daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15. One image showed the singer carrying both girls on his back when they were younger.
Across the photos, Kidman wrote a simple message:
“Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers.”
The tribute immediately caught fans’ attention, as it came after the former couple announced their separation in September 2025 following nearly two decades together. Their divorce was finalized in January.
A Gesture No One Expected
While celebrity breakups often turn messy, Kidman’s Father’s Day post appeared to show a different side of the former couple’s relationship.
Despite ending their marriage, the actress publicly acknowledged Urban’s role as a father to their daughters, a move many fans interpreted as a sign of mutual respect and successful co-parenting.
The post offered a rare glimpse into how the former couple is navigating life after divorce.
Remembering Her Own Father
Kidman also used Father’s Day to honor her late father, Dr. Antony Kidman.
She shared a nostalgic black-and-white photo of him carrying her as a child, paying tribute to the man she has frequently described as one of the most important influences in her life.
The actress has spoken openly about the devastating losses she has experienced in recent years, including the deaths of both her father in 2014 and her mother, Janelle Kidman, in 2024.
In a previous interview, Kidman admitted that grief still affects her deeply, revealing that she sometimes wakes up emotional while processing those losses.
Family Remains Her Focus
Beyond her successful acting career, Kidman has repeatedly said that motherhood remains one of the most important parts of her life.
Along with daughters Sunday and Faith, she also shares two adult children — Bella, 33, and Connor, 31 — with former husband Tom Cruise.
The actress previously described being a parent as providing purpose and stability, explaining that she wants her children to always know they have a safe place to turn.
Although her marriage to Urban has ended, her Father’s Day message suggests that family remains at the center of her priorities.
And for many fans, the unexpected tribute served as a reminder that respect can survive even after a high-profile Hollywood split.
