Country singer Keith Urban posted a birthday greeting to his ex-wife, actress Nicole Kidman, on Instagram Stories on June 20, 2024 [1], [4].

The public gesture comes as the former couple navigates their relationship after finalizing their divorce. The interaction suggests a level of cordiality between the two as they co-parent their children.

Urban shared a post with the text, “Happy birthday, Nicole Mary” [1]. The message celebrated Kidman's 59th birthday [1]. Urban is 58 [1].

Kidman also acknowledged the occasion on her own social media. She wrote, “Another trip around the sun. Thank you for all the birthday love” [1].

Reports on the timing of the message relative to their separation vary. Some sources said the post occurred one year after their split [2], while others said it happened months after the divorce was finalized [3].

The former couple shares two daughters. Sunday Rose is 17 and Faith Margaret is 15 [2].

Urban used the platform on Saturday to send what appeared to be a congratulatory message to the actress [4].

““Happy birthday, Nicole Mary””

The public exchange between Urban and Kidman indicates a transition toward a friendly co-parenting relationship. While the exact timeline of their legal separation remains inconsistent across reports, the use of social media to acknowledge milestones suggests a desire to maintain a positive public image and a stable environment for their two teenage daughters.