The country music star shared a public birthday wish for his former spouse just days after she was spotted celebrating her 59th birthday, marking the first time he has acknowledged her since their divorce was finalized earlier this year.

Keith Urban surprised fans over the weekend by posting a heartfelt birthday message to his ex-wife, Nicole Kidman, just months after their highly publicized divorce was finalized. The Grammy-winning singer took to his Instagram Stories on Saturday, June 20, to wish the Oscar-winning actress a happy 59th birthday, writing, "happy birthday nicole mary!!!!!!!!!!!!!" across a purple and teal background .

The public greeting marks the first time Urban has reached out to Kidman since their divorce proceedings wrapped up in January. While the actress did not publicly respond to Urban's gesture, she acknowledged the occasion with her own social media post, sharing a nature hike selfie captioned, "Another trip around the sun ☀️💛 Thank you for all the birthday love xx #SummerSolsticeBaby" .

Urban's decision to acknowledge his ex-wife publicly came just days after Kidman was reportedly linked to a new romantic interest, though neither party has commented on the speculation . The friendly exchange suggests the former couple are navigating their post-divorce relationship with mutual respect.

The End of a Hollywood Power Couple

Kidman and Urban's divorce was finalized on January 6, 2026, in a Nashville court, effectively ending their 19-year marriage . The couple, who married in Sydney in 2006, had been one of entertainment's most prominent power couples, with Kidman as an Academy Award-winning actor and Urban as a Grammy-winning country music star .

The separation was first reported in late September 2025, with Kidman filing for divorce shortly after, citing irreconcilable differences . In court documents, the actress listed the date of separation as September 29, 2025, and requested to maintain "primary residential parent" status for their two teenage daughters .

The couple shares two children—Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15—who have grown up largely away from the Hollywood spotlight, primarily residing in Nashville, Tennessee . A signed parenting plan included in the final divorce documents grants Kidman primary custody for 306 days of the year, with Urban receiving visitation every other weekend .

The divorce filing also confirmed that neither party would pay child or spousal support, and their assets were divided roughly equally . Both parents retain joint responsibility for major decisions affecting their daughters' lives, though the mother holds final decision-making authority if disagreements arise .

Moving Forward Respectfully

Kidman has maintained a dignified silence about the split in most public appearances, though she offered brief comments to Variety in March 2026. "I'm always going to be moving toward what's good," she told the publication . "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."

The actress also emphasized that despite the divorce, she continues to view their family unit as intact, telling Variety, "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" .

Urban has similarly focused on his music career in the wake of the divorce. Close friend and fellow musician Russell Dickerson told media outlets that Urban has "seemed in good spirits" and "doubling down" on his musical pursuits . Urban has previously described his approach to the transition as being in "a different part of the journey" during an interview on The Experience with producer Dan Huff .

A Surprising Father's Day Tribute

The mutual respect between the former spouses continued the day after Kidman's birthday when she honored Urban on Father's Day, June 21. Kidman posted a nostalgic black-and-white throwback photo on her Instagram Stories showing Urban giving their two daughters a piggyback ride when they were younger .

"Happy Father's Day to all the fathers," she wrote alongside the image, which was paired with a childhood photo of herself with her late father, Antony Kidman, who passed away in 2014 . The tribute marked the first time Kidman had publicly acknowledged Urban since their divorce was finalized.

The social media exchange between the former couple has sparked discussion among fans and observers about the possibility of an amicable co-parenting relationship moving forward. Despite the end of their romantic relationship, both appear committed to maintaining a supportive family environment for their teenage daughters.

Life After Divorce

Kidman's 59th birthday also marked another milestone as it was her first birthday as a single woman in nearly two decades . She has continued working steadily, with production recently wrapping on the highly anticipated Practical Magic sequel, in which she reunites with co-star Sandra Bullock . The film is scheduled for release in September 2026.

Bullock, who recently joined Instagram, paid tribute to her friend with a video captioned, "Happy birthday to my witchy sister" . Natalie Portman and Mariska Hargitay also sent well-wishes to the actress via social media .

Urban, 58, has remained focused on his music career, continuing to perform and record. Following their divorce, he has been exploring poetry, mindfulness, and simplifying his life, according to sources close to the musician .

The couple's relationship began in 2005 when they met in Los Angeles, and they married the following year in Sydney . The marriage was Urban's first and Kidman's second; she was previously married to actor Tom Cruise from 1990 to 2001, with whom she shares two adult children, Connor and Bella .

While the end of their nearly two-decade marriage surprised many observers, the respectful public interactions between Kidman and Urban indicate a commitment to maintaining civility and prioritizing the well-being of their children. Their birthday and Father's Day exchanges suggest that despite the dissolution of their marriage, they remain dedicated to co-parenting their daughters and preserving a sense of family unity.