15 Nicole Kidman Moments That Surely Made Keith Urban Eat His Heart Out

It seems like everyone wants to feel like Nicole Kidman these days, and for good reason. The A-lister has been keeping very busy since her very public split from her former husband of 19 years, country star Keith Urban. From starring on hit television series like "Lioness" to delighting fans with the much-anticipated film "Practical Magic 2," the actor is seemingly everywhere. She's even been immortalized in a pop song celebrating her legendary essence, "Nicole Kidman" by Adela.

And while TMZ originally reported that Urban was the one who initiated the split, we suspect he might be regretting his decision when he sees his ex-wife pop up on red carpets nowadays. The well-dressed beauty has been killing it in the fashion department, rocking bold Chanel gowns and barely-there Versace ensembles over the last year. From Paris Fashion Week to Hollywood movie premieres, we're rounding up all the appearances that likely made Urban wish he hadn't called it quits with the stunning star. 

During one of her first appearances post-split from Keith Urban, you certainly couldn't tell that Nicole Kidman was hurting. The actor wowed in Chanel at the Vogue World: Hollywood event, held at Paramount Studios in October 2025, less than a month after news broke that the married couple of 19 years were going their separate ways. Kidman's strapless black frock included black satin floral details and a thigh-high slit that showed off her legs. A bright red lip and cascading waves completed this stunning look.

If you have to grieve a marriage, you might as well do it in Chanel! Nicole Kidman stunned in yet another black Chanel number some months later, arriving at the fashion house's Haute Couture show during Paris Fashion Week in this tight black minidress in January 2026. The sleeveless design included bold feathers around the neckline and a feathered peplum detail at the waist before giving way to a fitted miniskirt in shiny sequins.

Another day, another black Chanel dress. Nicole Kidman arrived at the New York City premiere of her new movie, "Scarpetta," in March 2026 — two months after her divorce from Keith Urban was finalized — in this show-stopping black number. The Chanel design was actually two pieces: a black blazer that strategically ended at the top of her thighs, making it the perfect complement to a completely sheer maxi skirt, which featured dramatic feathered detailing at the hemline.

A few weeks later, Nicole Kidman made a big departure from her usual black Chanel numbers when it was time to attend the Academy Awards. While she stuck with the same fashion house, the star opted to step out in pale pink with silver detailing for the big occasion. The strapless Chanel design was perfectly tailored to her slim physique, with a peplum feathered detail at the waist and a full-length skirt that ended in a flurry of even more feathers. 

Who knew a Chanel look could be so scandalous? At first glance, Nicole Kidman's golden Chanel gown looked like a well-timed homage to the Academy Award statuette when she wore it to the Vanity Fair Oscars After Party. But upon further inspection, this shimmering gold design was actually see-through, with strategically placed beading throughout. While the dress was scandalously sheer, the high neckline, long bell sleeves, and floor-length skirt made it otherwise a pretty covered-up selection. 

Business in the front, party on the side! Nicole Kidman arrived at the premiere of her Apple TV series "Margo's Got Money Troubles" in April wearing Schiaparelli coordinates that gave two totally different vibes. From the front, the long-sleeved top and midi-length skirt featured a tuxedo-inspired motif complete with feminine ruffles. But when Kidman turned to the side, you could see the skirt was entirely sheer and left nothing to the imagination. 

It was even more sheer for Nicole Kidman later that month when she turned up at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Nevada. The star arrived in a sleek black gown by Colleen Allen, which featured sheer paneling down the skirt that gave a tasteful peek at her legs underneath. A sweet ruffled sleeve and an asymmetrical hemline made this black dress anything but basic, so we bet Keith Urban was seriously second-guessing his decision. 

Nicole Kidman sported another look that gave off two totally different vibes later that month. The actor showed up at the Chanel Cruise fashion show in Biarritz, France, rocking this little black dress that harbored a big secret. From the front, this frock looked perfectly polished, with a high neck, long sleeves, and a tapered skirt that ended at her ankles. But once Kidman turned around, it was a totally different story — the dress featured a dangerously low-cut back that showed off a lot of skin.

Lady in red! We're sure Keith Urban's heart skipped a beat when he saw Nicole Kidman's 2026 Met Gala gown. The star arrived at the prestigious annual event in New York City in this red Dior design, complete with one of her favorite new staples — a feathered peplum detail — and a figure-hugging bodice. The long sleeves were trimmed in matching feathers, while the skirt fanned out in a mermaid-style silhouette, highlighting the star's figure. 

If you're looking to follow in Nicole Kidman's revenge fashion footsteps, you need to incorporate a whole lot of sheer. Once again, the star opted to leave little to the imagination with this shimmering sheer golden top by Fendi. The sleeveless piece included silver embellishments and fell perfectly over her wide-legged cream pants. She wore the combo to the premiere of season 3 of "The Lioness" in New York City in July.

Never underestimate the power of the LBD! Nicole Kidman stunned in a little black dress at a London event promoting "Practical Magic 2" in August 2026. This Chanel minidress was anything but basic — it featured a super low neckline and barely-there straps that were actually made of white pearls. The stylish star added a pair of dual-toned black and white heels to the mix and rocked her hair in long loose waves.

We bet this sky-high slit got Keith Urban's attention. Nicole Kidman stepped out at the London premiere of "Practical Magic 2" in this sparkling silver custom Chanel creation in August 2026. The sequin-clad gown included gold chain detail draping from the bodice and a dangerously high slit that put her thin leg on full display. The actor complemented her look with a pair of strappy gold sandals, tying the metallic ensemble together.

Now this is how you dress for revenge! In perhaps her best post-breakup look yet, Nicole Kidman arrived at the Los Angeles premiere of "Practical Magic 2" in a look that would cause any ex to eat his heart out. The sleeveless confection was an Atelier Versace creation, comprised of see-through black lace. The asymmetrical hemline resulted in a half thigh-high, half floor-length silhouette, and a matching choker and lace-inspired black pumps from Manolo Blahnik completed this incredible look at the end of August 2026. 

If you've been taking notes on the best way to dress for revenge, you'll see that sheer silhouettes and sky-high slits are the way to go. Nicole Kidman took this advice once more in September at the Primetime Emmy Awards when she arrived in this fitted Chanel design. The white midi-length dress included a feathered neckline and a thigh-high slit up the left side, and was paired perfectly with her choice of black pumps.

A menswear-inspired moment nearly stole the show during Paris Fashion Week. Over a year after news broke that Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban called it quits, the star continued her revenge dressing tour with this charcoal double-breasted blazer-turned-dress — sans pants underneath. She paired the oversized coat, which worked as a super short minidress, with black tights instead, and added black high heels for a chic and unexpected Chanel look.