Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman shocked fans last year with the news of their split. Although the duo has not addressed their divorce openly, they have subtly acknowledged the breakup. Recently, the guitarist caught everyone’s attention on Instagram. He wished the actress “Happy Birthday” on his Story in the simplest way possible.
For those unversed, the duo tied the knot in 2006 and have since welcomed two daughters. Last year, Kidman reportedly filed for divorce, which was finalized in early 2026. She was granted the custody of their children, Sunday and Faith.
Simple birthday message could spark conversation about Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman’s dynamics
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman have seemingly maintained a cordial relationship after their divorce. Neither of them spoke ill of one another in public so far. In fact, the country singer wished his ex-wife on her birthday on June 20. The “Babygirl” star turned 59 this year.
On Saturday, Urban took to his Instagram Story (via Page Six) and simply wrote, “happy birthday, nicole mary!!!!!!!!!!!!” Without using any photo, he wrote the message on a blue-purple background. Even all the first letters of the four words were in small caps. Meanwhile, this simple wish might spark a conversation about the former couple’s relationship dynamic.
Although they never spoke badly about each other in public, rumors of tension between them surfaced online multiple times. After finalizing their divorce, the two seemed to maintain a cordial relationship. While the custody of their daughters primarily went to Kidman, they would reportedly have to maintain a co-parenting relationship.
However, Urban was allegedly disappointed when their eldest kid, Sunday Rose, didn’t mention him in her Elle Australia’s March cover interview. The 17-year-old lauded her mom and called Kidman her “biggest inspiration.” Meanwhile, a source told New Idea that the father of two reportedly felt “numb” and “like he doesn’t exist” after his daughter didn’t acknowledge him in her interview.
Originally written by Suushmmita Sen on Reality Tea.
