Nicole Kidman has moved on. Or at least, she’s been trying to. The recently single actress spent the holidays in Australia with her daughters, far away from the spotlight of her separation from singer Keith Urban. The two have resided in Nashville with their two daughters for most of the girls’ lives. But will they be staying in the US now, or is a move to Australia imminent?
The National Enquirer is reporting that Kidman is considering moving to Australia with her two daughters, taking advantage of the fact that the custody agreement is very lopsided in her favor. Per People, their parenting agreement will see Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15, spend 306 days a year with their mother and just 59 with their dad.
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“Nicole pretty much has full custody of the girls, so there’s really nothing to stop her from packing up and moving wherever she wants with them,” an insider said.
And she might be coming home. “Six months ago, her plan was to put down roots in Portugal,” the source said. “But after her last trip home over the holidays, she’s now saying Australia feels like a better choice for the girls and her. She’s feeling quite unmoored these days and feels a big pull back home.”
Kidman’s two daughters are reportedly really close to her side of the family, so they wouldn’t be opposed. “Her girls are both on board. More than anything they want her to be happy, but they love it in Australia as well,” the insider said.
Urban is, of course, reportedly not very pleased with the idea. “Having his kids so far away is going to be very tough,” the source said. “It also won’t be easy for him to accept Nicole moving across to the other side of the world, either. Either way, this is the worst-case scenario for him.”
ShuterScoop recently reported that Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret are firmly on their mother’s side. “They love their dad, but Nicole’s been the constant,” one insider said. “She’s been there for every school event, every bedtime. Keith’s been touring, filming — gone.”
Reportedly, his temperament is also a big part of why the girls would consider moving to Australia, with reports indicating Urban has a “fiery temper” unlike Kidman. “The girls have seen who held it all together,” the source explained. “They feel safest with Nicole.” And Kidman has been very focused on her family life since the split. “She’s turning their home into a sanctuary,” a family friend said. “There’s yoga, journaling, family dinners — all about healing.”
People recently reported that the custody hasn’t been an issue. “Their daughters live with Nicole, but spend as much time with Keith as they want,” an insider shared. “There is no drama.”
Of course, that was before reports of Kidman moving to Australia started surfacing. If there’s one thing that might add drama to the situation, it’s the kids moving so far away from their dad. But then again, throughout all this reporting, one thing has remained consistent: this was Urban’s decision. These are just the consequences.
