Nicole Kidman is offering a rare glimpse into her life following her divorce from Keith Urban, admitting that she is still adjusting to a future that looks very different from the one she once imagined.
The Practical Magic 2 star spoke candidly about the difficult transition in a new interview with British Vogue published August 13. After nearly two decades of marriage, Kidman acknowledged that she never expected her life to take this direction.
“I didn’t expect this,” she said, reflecting on how carefully people can plan their futures only to discover that life has something entirely different in store.
“You make all these plans and you have all these ideas of what it’s all going to be like and then it’s… not,” Kidman explained. “You have to adjust. You adapt.”
Nicole Kidman Admits She Felt Vulnerable
Kidman also opened up about the emotional impact of entering such an uncertain chapter.
The actress admitted there was a period when she felt “very fearful and deeply vulnerable” as she faced a future she had never anticipated.
Rather than allowing that fear to define her, however, Kidman said she has been learning to accept the uncertainty and move forward.
She explained that she tends to approach major decisions through her emotions rather than trying to analyze every possible outcome. Describing herself as “feelings-centred,” Kidman said she generally trusts her heart and allows herself to experience life as it unfolds.
That approach appears to be particularly meaningful now as she navigates a new reality.
Kidman Is Choosing to Embrace the Unknown
Instead of trying to recreate the life she once envisioned, Kidman seems determined to remain open to whatever comes next.
The actress has spoken about wanting to live a meaningful life—one that includes taking risks, making mistakes, experiencing setbacks and continuing to grow.
For her, moving forward doesn’t necessarily mean having all the answers. It means being willing to take the next step.
“I’ll give it a go,” Kidman said, capturing the mindset she appears to be carrying into this new stage of her life.
Reports have linked the actress to private equity investor Michael Reinstein, although Kidman has not publicly confirmed a new relationship.
For now, her comments suggest that her focus is on adjusting to the present and remaining hopeful about the future.
After almost 20 years with Urban, starting over was never going to be easy. But Kidman’s reflections show that she is learning to accept an unexpected reality while keeping her heart open to new possibilities.
Her message is ultimately one of resilience: life may not always follow the plan, but that doesn’t mean the next chapter can’t still be meaningful.