Nicole Kidman is opening up about the major changes that have shaped her life as she enters an unexpected new chapter. In British Vogue’s September 2026 issue, the 59-year-old actress reflected on fame, family, and the choices she made when she was only 22. Kidman recalled falling deeply in love with Tom Cruise and marrying him despite warnings that becoming the wife of such a major Hollywood star could hurt her own career. At the time, she said she simply did not care because love mattered more. Their marriage lasted a decade, and Kidman later built an acclaimed career of her own. Years afterward, she married country singer Keith Urban in 2006, and the couple spent 19 years together while raising daughters Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret.

Kidman filed for divorce from Urban in September 2025, with the divorce finalized in January 2026. Rather than discussing exactly why the marriage ended, she described the uncertainty of realizing that the future she had imagined was no longer the life in front of her. Kidman admitted she went through a period of fear and vulnerability but decided she could either withdraw or move forward with hope. She said every breakup feels new, regardless of age or previous experience, and explained that she continues to lead with her heart rather than carefully calculating every decision. Through the uncertainty, her children remain her greatest priority, with Kidman describing family as an extraordinary source of purpose and emphasizing that love and support are what matter most as she moves into whatever comes next.