Australian actress Isla Fisher has expressed surprise at the news of her close friend Nicole Kidman’s separation from country music artist Keith Urban, describing herself as “really, really, really shocked” by the development.
Ms. Kidman, an Academy Award-winning actress, formally filed for divorce from Mr. Urban on September 30, 2025, thereby bringing an end to their 19-year marriage. The filing cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the dissolution. The couple share two daughters, Sunday Rose (17) and Faith Margaret (14).
During her appearance on the Fly On The Wall podcast on Thursday, Ms. Fisher, aged 49, commented briefly on the matter, noting that she has yet to speak directly with Ms. Kidman but has “left a message.” She further stated, “I don’t really want to comment on that because there are children involved,” demonstrating sensitivity to the family’s privacy.
Reports have since linked Mr. Urban to Maggie Baugh, a 25-year-old guitarist from his tour band. The two have been observed displaying familiarity on stage, with media outlets suggesting a growing closeness between them.
Meanwhile, Ms. Kidman appears to be resuming professional activities, returning to work on her television project Lioness, alongside co-star Zoë Saldaña, suggesting a focus on stability and career continuity in the aftermath of the split.
Ms. Fisher, who herself finalized a divorce from actor Sacha Baron Cohen in April 2024 after 13 years of marriage, also reflected on her own experience during the same podcast. She disclosed that she has been engaging in Jungian therapy—a psychological approach emphasizing self-understanding through analysis of the unconscious—as part of her healing process.
The Wedding Crashers actress shared that she has embraced an active lifestyle and professional reinvention following her separation, remarking that co-parenting has allowed her to rediscover creative pursuits while maintaining her commitment to motherhood.
In her own words:
“It’s amazing to me that at this point in my life, I’ve got this opportunity, in a positive way, to reinvent what the last act of my life is from the ground up.”
Ms. Fisher and Mr. Cohen share three children: Olive (17), Elula (15), and Montgomery (10).
Both actresses — long-time friends and internationally recognized performers — appear to be navigating their respective personal transitions with discretion and renewed professional focus.#newsafro_
