Nicole Kidman is turning the page on a deeply personal chapter while holding onto the place that shaped much of her life over the past two decades. Even though her marriage to Keith Urban has ended, the Oscar-winning actress says Nashville remains the place where she belongs.
After nearly 20 years in Tennessee’s capital, the actress explained that leaving the city has never crossed her mind. The lifestyle, the friendships, and the roots she built there continue to anchor her life. “We have our life here,” Nicole—who shares daughters Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14, with Keith—told Variety in an interview published March 11. “I’m part of the city and community for 20 years. It’s my home.”
© WireImageThe statement reflects how deeply Nashville has become part of her identity. Over the years, the city known for its music culture quietly became the backdrop to Kidman’s family life, offering a slower pace compared with Hollywood’s spotlight.
Life in Nashville Still Anchors Nicole Kidman
Despite the breakup, Kidman says the life she built in Tennessee remains steady. Nashville is where her daughters have grown up, where close friendships have flourished, and where she feels connected to a larger community.
One of those connections includes fellow actress and longtime friend Reese Witherspoon, who also calls Nashville home. Kidman revealed that the two had taken a long walk together on the morning of her interview, highlighting the supportive circle she has in the city.
© Taylor HillFor Kidman, the community extends beyond professional circles. Living in Tennessee allowed her family to carve out a life that felt grounded and private, even while she continued starring in major films and television projects.
Nicole Kidman Breaks Silence on Keith Urban Split
The conversation with Variety marked the first time Kidman publicly addressed the end of her marriage to Keith Urban. The couple separated in September after 19 years together.
Rather than dwelling on the past, Kidman shared that she is focused on moving forward with gratitude. “I am, because I’m always going to be moving toward what’s good,” she reflected. “What I’m grateful for is my family and keeping them as is and moving forward. That’s that. Everything else I don’t discuss out of respect.”
© Getty ImagesNicole Kidman Focuses on Family and Motherhood
Kidman made it clear that even though her marriage has ended, the foundation of her family remains intact. “I’m staying in a place of, ‘We are a family,’ and that’s what we’ll continue to be. My beautiful girls, my darlings, who are suddenly women.”
Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret have largely grown up away from the constant glare of Hollywood, and Kidman’s dedication to maintaining stability in their lives remains front and center.
A Quiet 2025 Leads to a New Chapter
Kidman also looked back at the past year with honesty. She described 2025 as a time when she stepped inward and kept a low profile. “I was quiet. I had other things going on. I was in my shell,” she said of the year, adding, “Now in a place of saying, ‘2026. Here we go.’”
Looking ahead, the “Practical Magic” star shared that she is ready to pursue experiences that go beyond film sets and production schedules. Throughout her career, Kidman has taken on a wide range of roles across blockbuster films, independent projects, and television series. Now she’s applying that same fearless approach to her personal life.
© Backgrid/The Grosby Group“I rally against limitations,” she explained. “And I’m like that in my personal life. This year and my next few years are for the adventures. I’m at a certain time in my life. I’m going to do the things I’ve always dreamt of doing that are not anything to do with work. Just to do with exploration.”
For Kidman, exploration doesn’t mean leaving Nashville behind. Instead, it means stepping into a new stage of life while remaining rooted in the place she calls home.
