Nicole Kidman Opens Up Amid Her Divorce from Keith Urban: “I’ve Survived a Lot”

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Nicole Kidman is speaking openly about a deeply difficult period in her life, offering a glimpse into her resilience and hard-earned wisdom following her recent split from Keith Urban. www.ndtv.com+3Yahoo+3Yahoo News+3

In an interview, the actress reflects on how her years of experience have shaped her ability to cope: “I’ve seen a lot, I’ve experienced a lot, and I’ve survived a lot,” she says. www.ndtv.com+2Yahoo News+2

Kidman acknowledges that pain cannot — and should not — be numbed. “You’re not going to be able to numb it … you are going to have to feel it,” she explains. She admits that at times it feels “insurmountable,” but reassures that “it does pass,” emphasizing the importance of moving gently through grief and giving healing the time it needs. Yahoo News+1

Amid the emotional turmoil of this chapter, she credits her accumulated life experiences as her greatest strength. According to Kidman, aging has offered clarity and perspective: “The best part is the experiences that you’ve accumulated … I actually know how to handle this now.” Yahoo+1

Her role as a mother is also central to her sense of purpose. Raising her daughters has grounded her and given her something to protect and guide. Yahoo+1

Beyond the personal turmoil, Kidman is leaning into her professional life and self-care practices. She recently became a global ambassador for Clé de Peau Beauté, and has spoken about how wellness rituals like hot yoga, breath work, meditation, and leaning on her support network help her maintain balance. Forbes+2Yahoo+2

Reflecting on her journey, Kidman offers a message of gentle strength: she doesn’t pretend to have all the answers. Instead, she shares what she’s learned — not to preach, but to offer a hand to others who may be going through their own heartbreak. Yahoo News+2Yahoo+2