Keith Urban is being described as alone and rattled since his divorce from Nicole Kidman.
Sky News Australia has painted a bleak picture. It stated that the celebrity is leading a lonely existence and that his friends are worried and that the singer is totally lost.
The news that Urban is struggling is unsurprising, considering the family unit he had surrounding him for nearly two decades is no longer present year-round.
According to the recent court ruling, Kidman is the primary residential parent, with their daughters living with her for 306 days a year. Urban gets 59 days, mostly on alternate weekends.
Back in the mid-2000s, this pairing felt like a rare famous but steady couple. A country star and an Oscar winner who built a home and family in Nashville together.
The Associated Press reported the divorce was finalized by a judge in Nashville, with custody and assets settled in advance.
Similar information was reported in The List, where they wrote that “It’s a lonely existence for Keith right now, he’s exhausted, isolated and looking at a future he never imagined.”
The fact is these statements are from anonymous sources, however, it’s easy to believe considering the circumstances.
The fallout of the parenting split
To some, the parenting split of 306 and 59 days between Kidman and Urban, respectively might not mean much. In our previous coverage, we reported that Urban wanted a 50/50 split.
Cosmopolitan reported that custody was the most stressful part of the negotiations, with Urban backing down in part because touring doesn’t play nicely with parenting schedules.
People Magazine reported the agreement included expectations around respectful behavior, stability, and not speaking badly about the other parent. All of this is smartly aimed at protecting the children from the worst parts of a public divorce.
In the agreement, finalized on January 6, 2026, it’s highlighted that both parents still make joint decisions for the children. However, if Urban is really spiralling, this is no doubt a small consolation, even if it was his schedule that made it impossible to achieve his original 50/50 split hope.
Rumors move faster than facts
A lot of the reports are citing unnamed sources, and these claims are yet to be confirmed by either Urban or Kidman.
It’s tragic that somewhere along the way, celebrity coverage started sounding like family court receipts. However, when it comes to this story, it’s the best place to get the facts. With reports and rumors circulating about Urban’s frame of mind, let’s hope the family, even if now officially separated, works it all out.