Keith Urban, 58, Breaks His Silence on Nicole Kidman's New Romance — and His Reaction Is Not What Anyone Expected

The country crooner is facing renewed attention as Nicole Kidman's dating rumors raise questions about how he really feels now that their marriage has ended.

Reports initially painted Keith Urban as deeply hurt by the possibility that the "Practical Magic" star had moved on. But people said to be close to the former couple are now offering a very different account.

The Daily Mail reported on August 7, 2026, that sources close to Urban and Kidman challenged claims that he was "devastated" by rumors about her dating life.

Although Kidman filed for divorce, Urban was said to be the one who ended the marriage. One source pointed to the strain Urban had felt behind the scenes.

"Keith’s been unhappy for a long time," the source said. "He didn't want to be on another red carpet or have a staff full of people and be forced to wear designer [clothes]. He doesn't care about any of that. That's not who he is, and he's been dealing with it for a long time."

The source said Urban preferred to keep his focus on his work: "He just wants to make music and play music. The rest was all very complicated and outside of his comfort zone."

According to an insider, Kidman had privately been the angrier party after the marriage ended. Her decision to date again could actually "be a relief for [Urban]," the source said, because she might now "ease up a little."