Nicole Kidman Reveals Daughters' Boundaries on Family Time

The actress says her daughters Sunday, 17, and Faith, 14, don't want to be with her "at all times".

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Nicole Kidman admitted that while she would love to have her two daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, by her side "at all times", the 17- and 14-year-olds have drawn the line on how much family time they want. The actress discussed the boundaries her teenage daughters have set during the premiere of her new TV series Scarpetta in New York City.

Why it matters

Kidman's comments highlight the delicate balance parents must strike as their children grow older and become more independent. Even for a celebrity like Kidman, maintaining close family ties requires respecting her daughters' need for personal space and autonomy.

The details

Kidman told People magazine that she would "just love to have them with me at all times, all the time", but her daughters are quick to tell her "Mama, mama. You can't have that." The actress shares Sunday and Faith with her ex-husband, country singer Keith Urban, with whom she finalized a divorce in January 2026 after separating in September 2025.

  • Kidman filed for divorce from Urban on September 30, 2025.
  • Kidman and Urban finalized their divorce on January 6, 2026.

The players

Nicole Kidman

An Australian actress known for her roles in films like Eyes Wide Shut, Moulin Rouge, and Big Little Lies. She is the mother of two teenage daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret.

Sunday Rose

Kidman's 17-year-old daughter.

Faith Margaret

Kidman's 14-year-old daughter.

Keith Urban

A country music singer and Kidman's ex-husband, with whom she shares her two daughters.

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What they’re saying

“I would just love to have them with me at all times, all the time. They're always like, 'Mama, mama. You can't have that.'”

— Nicole Kidman, Actress (People)

“The thing that we all know about children, and when they become young women, don't answer for them. Don't tell them who they are or what they are. They're there to tell you who they are. And so, you would have to ask them.”

— Nicole Kidman, Actress (People)

The takeaway

Kidman's experience highlights the universal challenge parents face in balancing their own desire for closeness with their children's need for independence as they grow up. Even for a celebrity, maintaining strong family ties requires respecting boundaries and allowing children to define their own identities.