Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 17, 2025 · Entertainment

Nicole Kidman Celebrates To Die For's 30th Anniversary Amid Divorce Drama

Nicole Kidman, 58, marked a special anniversary in a glamorous Instagram snap on Thursday - just weeks after her shock split from Keith Urban

Nicole Kidman's Secret to Staying Glamorous Amid Divorce Drama

The 58-year-old Oscar winner is proving that age is just a number as she celebrates the 30th anniversary of her iconic film, To Die For. Just weeks after her shock split from Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman is making headlines with her stunning Instagram post.

In the glamorous snap, Kidman flaunts her signature blonde locks and effortlessly flows down past her shoulders. The gold shadow around her eyes and nude-colored tint on her lips complete the stylish ensemble. Her caption simply reads: "To Die For #30thanniversary #GusVanSant."

The Babygirl actress has been moving on since news of her split from estranged husband Keith Urban came to light late last month in September; seen in 2024 in Hollywood

The movie, which hit theaters in October 1995, is a satirical black comedy that garnered critical acclaim and earned Kidman a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical. The film also boasts an impressive cast, including Joaquin Phoenix and Matt Dillon.

But what's even more fascinating is the behind-the-scenes scoop on how this movie came to be. In an interview with GQ, Kidman reminisced about working with Gus Van Sant and her fellow castmates. "I remember Joaquin," she said. "It was just like, wow. And he was so young. He wasn't Joaquin Phoenix. He was Joaq, you know?"

The Joker actor was only 21 at the time, while Casey Affleck made his film debut at just 17. Kidman revealed that both she and Van Sant had to fight for Phoenix to be cast in the movie. "No one thought I could do it," she recalled. "I called Gus and said, 'Please, give me the chance, I beg you,' because the writing was so strong."

Along with a Golden Globe win, the Australian-American actress was also honored with a Critics' Choice Award for Best Actress; seen above in To Die For (1995)

But despite the challenges they faced, the film's success was well worth it. Kidman won numerous awards for her performance, including a Critics' Choice Award for Best Actress.

Meanwhile, news of her split from Keith Urban has been making headlines in recent weeks. The former couple tied the knot in 2006 and share two children: Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14. However, sources close to the family claim that they had grown apart due to their busy schedules.

According to an exclusive report by thescholarlynote.com, Urban has reportedly moved on with an unnamed female musician. Speculation also arose that he could be linked to country stars Maggie Baugh and Kelsea Ballerini.

In regards to Phoenix, Kidman revealed that both she and the filmmaker had 'fought for him to do the film, to get them to cast him'

Kidman was allegedly left "blindsided" by the separation. A source claimed, "Keith never sees Nicole, either she is filming or he is on tour. There was a lot of love between the two and they might not divorce, but there is a world that they both live where neither of them are in it."

But it seems like Keith Urban is trying to keep a low profile amid his divorce drama. A source revealed, "Things are just too awkward right now and Keith just doesn't have the confidence to face all the press." He has been focused on his current High And Alive World Tour, but even that couldn't save him from coming down with laryngitis.

The country singer had to abruptly cancel a concert in South Carolina due to vocal strain. However, his Nashville show on October 17 is still scheduled to go ahead as planned.

'No one thought I could do it and I think the studio didn't want me, and I think it went through a bunch of other actors,' the actress recalled; seen in 2024 in London

Despite the drama surrounding her personal life, Kidman is clearly taking it all in stride. Her Instagram post has been met with admiration from fans and fellow celebrities alike. It's clear that this glamorous actress is still going strong after three decades in the industry.

As for Keith Urban, only time will tell how he'll bounce back from his latest scandal. But one thing's for sure: Nicole Kidman is already moving on and slaying the game with her stunning looks and talented performances.

The former couple tied the knot in 2006 and also share two children: Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14; Kidman seen earlier this month with her and Urban's daughters in Paris

One day after the news of their separation broke, Kidman officially filed for divorce and cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split; seen in 2024 in North Carolina

Urban is said to be in 'hiding' amid his divorce from the actress following 19 years of marriage; seen in 2024 in L.A.