Nicole Kidman Sparks Buzz with New Hairstyle – Photo

A sun-drenched Christmas appearance in Sydney has turned into a social media storm for Nicole Kidman, and it has nothing to do with the season of goodwill.

Nicole Kidman made a jaw-dropping festive appearance in her hometown of Sydney, Australia, as she celebrated Christmas with her daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Urban. All eyes were on the actress, not for her designer outfit, but for the stunning transformation that set the internet ablaze.

Kidman, 56, looked radiant in a pale yellow silk slip dress with delicate lace cap sleeves. She completed her ensemble with Manolo Blahnik Susa sandals and a chic raffia Chanel tote, oozing effortless elegance.

'She Looks So Much Younger!': Fans Rave over Her Curls

But it wasn't the fashion that caught fire online. Her hair — soft, voluminous curls — stole the spotlight, sending fans into a frenzy of adoration, confusion, and conspiracy.

In what many are calling a return to her roots, Kidman's hairstyle bore a striking resemblance to the signature curls she famously wore decades ago, but with a softer, more modern flair.

"Looks so much younger and natural! Beautiful," one fan gushed online. Another chimed in, "Best she's looked in years!"

Natural or Not? Wig Claims and Perm Rumors Divide the Internet

Others suggested that Kidman had returned to her natural texture, with one comment reading, "More like a return to her natural curls rather than a perm."

Another echoed, "Definitely gone natural... love the natural curl... look's softer." And then came the doubters. "She doesn't need a permit she's a curley gurl [sic]," joked one person, while several others speculated she was wearing a wig.

Fresh Start Down Under: Inside Nicole's Life After Keith

This Christmas marked her first major public appearance since her highly publicized September 2025 split from country singer Keith Urban, and fans were quick to draw connections between the new 'do and a fresh chapter in her life.

Just a few months back, the actress's world was shattered when she learned her husband of nearly two decades wanted out — and not just out of their marriage, but out of the life they'd built together.

The Split Announcement That Shocked the World — Here's How the Actress Reacted

According to TMZ on September 29, 2025, the couple has been living apart since early summer, when sources revealed Urban quietly moved out of their Nashville home and into a separate residence.

The report paints a painful picture of a marriage unraveling — and not by mutual decision. As to why, a source claimed Urban initiated the separation, catching those close to the couple off guard.

Kidman, who is now living with their two children, aged 14 and 17, has been doing her best to keep things stable for the family since he left.

Nicole Kidman Finally Files For Divorce — Her Reason, Their Custody Agreement, and Parenting Arrangements

The couple had been together for 19 years. Kidman, who filed for divorce, allegedly cited "irreconcilable differences" and "marital difficulties." The 58-year-old actress requested to be the primary residential parent of their two daughters.

A publication that reviewed the former couple's signed "Marital Dissolution Agreement" provided a summary of its clauses. The document includes a child support worksheet, a parenting plan, and a Parenting Seminar Order.

These documents suggest that the pair has already agreed on custody arrangements and child support. They have also reportedly committed to attending co-parenting classes. The agreement was signed by two notaries — one representing Urban, dated August 29, 2025, and the other for Kidman, dated September 6, 2025.

Although the couple waived spousal and child support, a clause indicates that the singer has already prepaid "child support obligations." The parenting plan specifies that Urban will spend 59 days with the children, while their mother will have them for 306 days.

The "Big Little Lies" actress and her husband also agreed to make all major decisions regarding their children jointly, including those related to education and health care. The document outlined specific guidelines for how the pair will co-parent respectfully.

In part, it stated, "The mother and father will behave with each other and each child so as to provide a loving, stable, consistent and nurturing relationship with the child even though they are divorced."

It also added, "They will not speak badly of each other or the members of the family of the other parent. They will encourage each child to continue to love the other parent and be comfortable in both families."

The former couple will keep their individual assets, suggesting they have a prenuptial agreement. Kidman and Urban allegedly separated in June 2025.

The Heartbreaking Turning Point in the Former Couple's Marriage

Before the final split, sources revealed to People that the Oscar-winning actress had been doing everything she could to save the marriage. Meanwhile, on Urban's side, a quiet but decisive move changed everything.

The country star moved out of their shared home. "Their lives were moving in different directions, and once he quietly set up his own place, it felt like the writing was on the wall," the source revealed. Reports also suggest that the couple had already been living apart for some time, and Urban's inner circle saw the split as "inevitable."

As the emotional dust settles, Kidman has found solace in her tight-knit family. Her sister, Antonia Kidman, has been a pillar of strength, standing beside her as the actress navigates this deeply personal transition.

A family insider stated that their separation is "turning dramatic," adding that Kidman is "hurt and feels betrayed" by Urban. "Keith has not been honest," the insider added. "She wanted to save their marriage and believed that she could, but it seems he's already moved on."

The same insider described the situation as emotionally overwhelming for Kidman, saying she has been left devastated and blindsided by how quickly events unfolded.

Public Blames Rising Country Star, 25, for Kidman and Urban's Divorce

The alteration was heard in an Instagram post shared by country artist Maggie Baugh. Originally penned as a deeply personal tribute to Kidman, "The Fighter" was long understood to be an emotional vow from the singer to his wife.

The original line sung as, "When they're tryin' to get to you. Baby, I'll be the fighter," was suddenly, and without warning, replaced with, "When they try to get to you, Maggie, I'll be your guitar player."

The switch did more than confuse fans — it ignited full-blown suspicion.

The Instagram clip exploded, drawing hundreds of shocked and outraged reactions. One person wrote, "OK, dumping Nicole is looking more suspect." Another added, "@a_sweet_life_always most definitely. She's been in his band for a year after he kicked out other long time members. Suspect for sure [sic]."

Things quickly got uglier, with one netizen claiming, "@sherylash It's so very obvious she stole him from Nicole.. Feel so sorry for Nicole.. He will dump her too when the party is over and he see [sic] the classy lady he is losing."

Another added with brutal bluntness, "@tracyahooper So he goes and sleeps with his guitar player and slaps Nicole in the face by changing the lyrics in a song he wrote for her to include the other woman?" And one devastated fan wrote, "You broke up Keith Urban and Nicole. Homewrecker 😜😄."

Some were convinced this was a textbook case of a midlife crisis unraveling in real time. "@calisun123 ya he's in his mid life crisis era. He dumped the classy, moving on to the trashy, and then he'll move on again. This kind of guy can't stand to be single. And he's looking more and more like his ego and macho-ness is in jeopardy [sic] 🙄🙄🙄," one person claimed.

Kidman Looks 'Almost Unrecognizable' during a Solo Outing Days Before Her Split from Urban

The "Eyes Wide Shut" star's radiant appearance came just days before reports of a split from Urban surfaced — a timeline that has left fans scrambling for clues.

Social media erupted with speculation and support. On Instagram, admirers poured in praise and disbelief.

One person commented, "Resilient queen." Another wrote, "the fact that she's single omg? 👀[sic]" while a third added, "She looks incredible."

On Facebook, the reactions took a more emotional turn."She will be shining soon you watch [sic]," one penned. Another said, "She seems cold …. But I still love her."

Meanwhile, Redditors zeroed in on Kidman's dramatically different appearance, with some questioning if the emotional strain may have taken its toll.

"I didn't recognise her," one person admitted. Another chimed in, "Her face is almost unrecognizable 😭." "A third noted, "She looks so different here. It's like her face is swollen, mostly in the jawline. No shade, she looks great. She just looks so different."

In the end, what began as a fairy tale between a Hollywood icon and a country music superstar has come undone in a storm of secrets, suspicion, and sorrow. Nicole Kidman's world has changed — perhaps permanently — and while fans continue to dissect the final moments of their marriage, one thing is certain: the truth behind this split cuts deeper than anyone imagined.