How Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are splitting their R3.4 billion empire
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have finalised their divorce this week, after 19 years of marriage.
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In the world of lifestyle and legal circles, January has a bittersweet nickname: "Divorce Month".
While the rest of us are busy manifesting "New Year, New Me" with gym memberships and green juices, a startling number of people, including some of Hollywood’s biggest icons, are manifesting a "New Year, New Life" by filing for divorce.
This week alone has proven that even nearly two decades of marriage aren’t immune to the "January Blues".
From Nashville to Manhattan, the paperwork is flying.
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman have amicably ended their 19-year marriage.
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The end of an era: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban
The most shocking news to hit the wires this week is the finalisation of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s divorce.
After 19 years of being Hollywood’s gold standard for "couple goals" a Nashville judge officially dissolved their marriage on Tuesday, January 6.
The split appears to be remarkably civil, reflecting the "grace" the couple has been known for.
The legal documents show that both stars waived alimony and child support, opting instead to focus on a co-parenting plan for their teenage daughters, Sunday Rose (17) and Faith Margaret (15).
Kidman has been granted primary custody, while Urban will have the girls every other weekend.
Their agreement legally mandates that both parents behave in a way that provides a "nurturing relationship." It explicitly states they will not speak poorly of each other or their respective families in front of the children.
Their massive £210 million (approximately R3.47 billion) global property portfolio, ranging from Sydney harbour-view apartments to a rural farm in New South Wales and art, is being split by mutual agreement.
It’s a quiet, dignified end to a two-decade romance that has left fans reeling.
Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer have called it quits.
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Amy Schumer’s "amicable" exit
Meanwhile, in New York, comedian Amy Schumer has officially filed for an uncontested divorce from her husband of seven years, chef Chris Fischer.
True to her candid nature, Schumer addressed the split with a mix of sincerity and her signature wit.
"Amicable and all love and respect! Family forever," she shared in a recently deleted post.
Schumer filed for an uncontested divorce in Manhattan this week. In legal terms, "uncontested" means that both parties have already agreed on the big issues, like how to split their assets and how to raise their child, before even stepping into the courtroom.
The couple, who share a 6-year-old son, Gene, reportedly spent the holidays living under the same roof to keep things stable for their child before making the legal leap this week.
Why now? The "Christmas Pressure Cooker"
Why does everyone seem to call it quits the moment the tinsel comes down? Experts call it the "Christmas Pressure Cooker" effect.
Many couples on the brink of separation choose to "white-knuckle" it through the holidays for the sake of the children or to avoid the social awkwardness of a breakup during the festive season.
Once the "forced joy" of December ends, the reality of a fractured relationship becomes impossible to ignore.
While "Divorce Season" sounds bleak, the trend in 2026 seems to be moving toward "Conscious Uncoupling".
As seen with Kidman and Schumer, the focus is shifting away from messy courtroom battles and toward "no-fault" resolutions and healthy co-parenting.
Whether it’s a celebrity power couple or the neighbours next door, January reminds us that sometimes the best "New Year’s Resolution" is simply choosing your own peace.