For Nicole Kidman, the road to 2026 has been one of major transition and emotional rebuilding. This Mother’s Day, the Oscar-winning actress took to Instagram to share a poignant tribute to her daughters, marking her first time celebrating the holiday as a single woman following her high-profile divorce from country superstar Keith Urban.
Sharing a sun-drenched throwback photo with her daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15, Kidman penned a heartfelt message: “To my beautiful girls, the greatest joy is being your mother. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers in the world.” The image, featuring the trio in coordinated cream outfits, captured a rare, intimate moment of the family outdoors.
Navigating a New Chapter
The tribute arrives months after Kidman and Urban finalized their divorce in January 2026, bringing an end to their 19-year marriage. The couple first separated in September 2025, a decision sources described as “tumultuous” for the actress.
Despite the split, the family dynamic remains a priority. While Kidman was granted primary residential custody, insiders recently told PEOPLE that the girls maintain a relationship with their father. “The girls are very close with their mom and also protective of her,” the source shared. “But they do have a relationship with their dad, too. The family dynamic is much more normal than people assume.”
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Daughters in the Spotlight
As Kidman navigates her “full witch mode” era—including the highly anticipated Practical Magic sequel with Sandra Bullock—her daughters are increasingly stepping into the public eye:
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Sunday Rose: Made her runway debut in late 2024 and recently accompanied her mother to the 2026 Met Gala earlier this month.
Faith Margaret: Appeared alongside Kidman in a major beauty campaign in mid-2025, signaling her own burgeoning interest in the industry.
A Year of Healing and Reunions
In addition to Sunday and Faith, Kidman shares adult children Bella, 33, and Connor, 30, with former husband Tom Cruise. Recent reports have even hinted at a potential “clean slate” dinner in London or Florida, where Kidman and Cruise may reunite with their children for the first time in over two decades—a move fueled by Kidman’s desire to keep her family “moving toward what’s good” in this new chapter of her life.a