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 tribute contained only a few words, but it was the photos — not the message — that got people talking.

The actress shared a personal post offering a rare glimpse into her family life, prompting many netizens to take a closer look at the images she chose to include.

A Rare Childhood Photo with Antony Kidman

The first image showed a young Nicole 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. The image offered a rare look at the actress's early years and a personal memory from long before her rise to fame.

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 shifted the focus to Nicole's family today.

The image showed Keith Urban carrying Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret as the girls held onto him. The candid moment provided a glimpse of the family's private life away from the public appearances where fans most often see the couple.

"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 Instagram Story consisted solely of the two photographs and the holiday message, allowing the images to remain the focus of the tribute.

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.

Nicole filed for divorce from Keith on September 30, 2025, 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 marriage.

The split 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.

The summer before the divorce became public, the couple spent months on opposite sides of the globe. Nicole was in London filming "Practical Magic 2" while Keith was on his global "High and Alive World Tour."

The split marks Nicole's second divorce. She was previously married to actor Tom Cruise from 1990 to 2001.

The Father's Day Message Prompted a Range of Responses

On Facebook, some users discussed the post and shared their interpretations.

Someone else said, "She never mentions her adopted children ever and that's really weird to me sorry." Another commenter wrote, "👏👏 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, another commented, "Divorce or not, he's still their father. Good on them!"

One user compared the Father's Day acknowledgment to a previous social media post, saying, "Sweet. Just as his birthday acknowledgement was to her. That's the way to do it. Good on both of them! 👏🏽"

Not everyone focused on the meaning behind the post. Another joked, "They confusing me like bunny [sic] and Jelly Roll!"

Nicole Kidman's Father's Day Story was brief, but the family photographs offered followers a personal glimpse into the people she chose to celebrate on the holiday.