Exes Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Show Class on Father's Day

Here’s a refreshing reminder that divorce doesn’t have to mean permanent animosity. On Father’s Day, Nicole Kidman took to Instagram to celebrate two important men in her life—her late father, Dr. Antony Kidman, and her ex-husband, country music star Keith Urban. The actress shared two intimate black-and-white photographs: one capturing a young Nicole wrapped in her dad’s arms, and another showing Keith giving a piggyback ride to their daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret.

It’s a small gesture, but it speaks volumes. Nicole and Keith married in 2006 and separated in 2025, with their divorce becoming official earlier this year. While custody arrangements are in place—Nicole has primary custody with Keith getting visitation every other weekend—their willingness to publicly honor each other on meaningful occasions shows a maturity that doesn’t always make headlines in celebrity circles.

The mutual respect goes both ways. Keith returned the favor by wishing Nicole a happy 59th birthday on Instagram, proving that co-parenting and moving forward doesn’t require erasing the good parts of your shared history. In an era when celebrity splits often turn into public spectacles, this former couple is quietly demonstrating what civility and genuine care for one another can look like, especially when kids are involved. Sometimes the most impressive thing a public figure can do is simply choose kindness when the cameras aren’t focused.