Nicole Kidman's Father's Day Tribute Included a Message About Her Second Ex-Husband — Photos

 

The 59-year-old Hollywood actress kept her Father's Day message short, but eagle-eyed netizens were more interested in the two family photos that accompanied it.

Nicole Kidman's Father's Day post contained only a few words, yet it sparked a wave of discussion online. What appeared to be a simple tribute soon drew attention for reasons that extended beyond the message itself, leading readers to revisit recent developments in Nicole and Keith's lives.

A Rare Childhood Photo with Antony Kidman

The first image showed Nicole as a little girl being held by her father, Antony Kidman. In the candid photograph, Antony smiles toward the camera while carrying his daughter outside what appears to be a residential building.

Nicole has occasionally paid tribute to her late father over the years. Antony, an Australian psychologist and academic, died in 2014.

Nicole's Second Ex-Husband Appeared in the Second Family Snapshot

The second photograph featured Keith Urban alongside their two daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret. Unlike a red-carpet appearance, the image captured a quieter family moment at home.

"Happy Father's Day to all the fathers," Nicole wrote in her post. Aside from the greeting, Nicole did not add any further explanation to the post.

The tribute may have looked like a simple Father's Day message, but the timing of the post added another layer to the conversation.

Why the Father's Day Post Drew Extra Attention

Nicole's Father's Day tribute arrived months after the end of her marriage to Keith. On September 30, 2025, Nicole filed for divorce from Keith in Nashville, citing irreconcilable differences.

Court documents confirmed that the date of filing was also the date of their separation, marking the end of a 19-year union. This marks Nicole's second divorce. She was previously married to actor Tom Cruise from 1990 to 2001.

The split from Keith sent shockwaves through the entertainment world.

A source close to the couple told People that Nicole "didn't want this" and had been "fighting to save the marriage." Her sister, Antonia Kidman, and the wider Kidman family rallied around her in the immediate aftermath.

A second source, however, told the outlet that those closest to Keith believed the breakup had been coming for some time. The two had reportedly already been living apart well before the official filing.

Nicole's Father's Day Message Prompted a Range of Responses

On Facebook, some readers discussed the post and shared their interpretations. A viewer wrote, "She never mentions her adopted children ever and that's really weird to me sorry."

Another stated, "👏👏 as it should be. Leave hurt and hostility behind." A third shared, "She doesnt [sic] love him anymore. She was just showing respect."

In a separate discussion, someone else joked, "They confusing me like bunny [sic] and Jelly Roll!"

Another commented, "Divorce or not, he's still their father. Good on them!" while someone else remarked, "Sweet. Just as his birthday acknowledgement was to her. That's the way to do it. Good on both of them! 👏🏽"

Nicole's tribute for both men came just a day after another social media post involving the former couple.

The Tribute Wasn't the Only Post That Got Attention

On June 20, Keith publicly acknowledged Nicole's birthday on Facebook. The brief post drew attention online, with some readers focusing on the wording of the message while others saw it as a thoughtful gesture.

The timing of the two posts led to additional discussion, with some social media users weighing in on both exchanges.

On Facebook, a different viewer joked, "It's like when the ex gets on the 🍻🍸 the night before and you wake up to missed calls and messages 🤣🤣 we all been there 🤗🙈 HB Nicole....."

Another person simply wrote, "WELL.... That was weird...." A separate commenter speculated about Urban's wording, saying, "Using her middle name may be his form of sarcasm."

Others viewed the message more positively. "Awww, that was sweet of an ex to send a sweet birthday greeting. Good for you, KU!" one fan remarked.

Another reader shared, "That's very sweet. No matter what. It's beautiful. You're an awesome dude Keith. Always have been. Happy Birthday Nicole! 🎂💫💗"

Public interest in interactions between Nicole and Keith has remained high since their divorce.

Their Daughters Were Reportedly Struggling With the Split

According to Page Six, citing a Daily Mail report, the former couple's daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, sided with Nicole following the split. An insider claimed the girls were "completely team Nicole" and viewed Keith as responsible for the breakup.

The source also alleged that Keith was "really distraught" by the situation and struggling with the strain in his relationship with his daughters.

Nicole was awarded primary custody of the girls when the divorce was finalized on January 6, 2026, while Keith received parenting time every other weekend.

The end of the marriage did little to slow the rumor mill. Before long, attention turned to a surprising figure in Keith's inner circle.

Keith Urban Moves On – Fast

As previously reported, just weeks after the divorce filing, Keith's longtime touring guitarist, Maggie Baugh, shared a cryptic all-black Instagram post on October 6, 2025, captioned, "Announcement coming soon…" — and the timing was impossible to ignore.

It landed on the same day Nicole made her first public appearance since filing for divorce, stepping out at Paris Fashion Week solo, radiant, and notably without her wedding ring. Photographers captured Nicole blowing a kiss to the cameras in a crisp white shirt, her signature blonde hair perfectly styled.

Maggie is no passing acquaintance. The Florida-born multi-instrumentalist had been a fixture in Keith's touring band for years, playing guitar and fiddle on some of his biggest stages.

She once described the experience as "like going to rock star school," crediting Keith as "a musical encyclopedia." As recently as September 24, 2025 — just days before the divorce filing — she had posted about touring with him in Chicago, calling it "always a blast."

Maggie did not publicly address the speculation surrounding her post's timing. Neither did Keith. But the internet had already connected the dots.

A Second Name Enters the Picture

If Maggie's cryptic post stirred curiosity, the most recent rumors turned up the heat considerably. Insiders claim the country star has already moved on. And not just casually. They say he's now in a new relationship that's progressing far faster than anyone expected.

The name that continues to surface is Karley Scott Collins. While neither party's representatives have commented on the rumors, there's no denying that the two have spent a considerable amount of time together.

Karley joined Urban on the C2C Music Tour across the United Kingdom and Europe early last year, months before the separation was announced.

She was also part of his "High and Alive" tour across the United States. That final performance wrapped just days after news of the split broke. Although no one has suggested an affair took place, the chemistry between the two did not go unnoticed.

"I am so grateful for the time we spent on the road with you and everything the boys and I had the opportunity to learn from you and your team. We will never forget how kind you were to us on our first big tour. ❤️ feel so lucky to call you a friend!"

While there's no official confirmation that anything romantic has unfolded, fans are watching closely. Reactions online have been swift, and they have not all been kind.

"He has a type!" one netizen exclaimed. Another commented, "Looks just like Nicole!!" A third added, "Younger version of Nicole 😮."

One person criticized Keith directly, "He could be her father. 🙄" Others kept focusing on the similarities. "Looks like a young Nicole," one person noted. Another shared, "She has Nicole's nose."

The comparisons continued. "Nicole's younger twin. 🙄" someone remarked, while another added plainly, "She looks so much like Nicole."

'Everything Else I Don't Discuss,' Says Kidman

Against all of that noise, Nicole's first public comments on the divorce landed with quiet force. In a sit-down interview with Variety, published March 11, 2026, a reporter asked Kidman directly: was she doing all right?

Her answer was both open and guarded. "I am, because I'm always going to be moving toward what's good," she said. "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."

She made one thing clear above all else. "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."