In a heartfelt new interview with ELLE Australia, Sunday Rose, the 17-year-old daughter of Hollywood icon Nicole Kidman and country music star Keith Urban, has publicly shared her admiration for her mother, calling Kidman her "biggest inspiration." This revelation comes months after Kidman and Urban finalised their divorce in January, ending a 19-year marriage that was cited as ending due to "irreconcilable differences."
Family Dynamics Post-Divorce
Since the high-profile separation, Sunday and her younger sister, Faith Margaret, 14, have been primarily under the care of their mother, as noted in divorce filings. The girls have frequently appeared alongside Kidman at public events, including Paris Fashion Week and charity runs, showcasing a close-knit family bond despite the parental split. In the interview, Sunday made little mention of her father, Keith Urban, focusing instead on her mother's profound impact on her life and career aspirations.
Rising Star in Fashion and Film
Sunday Rose is already carving out a name for herself in the fashion industry, having debuted on the catwalk for the prestigious Italian brand Miu Miu in 2025 and walking at the Dior show in Paris this year. However, her ambitions extend beyond modelling; she expressed a strong interest in pursuing a career in filmmaking, an interest sparked by visiting movie sets with her mother during her childhood.
"I definitely gained a lot of interest from those experiences and especially being privileged enough to experience them at a young age," Sunday told ELLE. She emphasised that her mother's creativity has been a guiding force, stating, "My mum is someone who has always been so creative and my biggest inspiration in life. She's a key part of everything I do."
Lessons in Hard Work and Determination
Despite her burgeoning success, Sunday highlighted the values instilled by her parents, particularly the importance of hard work and following through on personal goals. "Something that's always been followed in my house is doing, not just saying," she explained. "Don't just talk about how much you want to, but actually put your mind to it and get it done." This ethos reflects the disciplined upbringing she received, even as she navigates the glamorous worlds of fashion and entertainment.
Future Plans and Motherly Advice
Looking ahead, Sunday plans to further her education by studying filmmaking at university, aiming to work behind the camera in addition to her modelling career. She shared a key piece of industry advice from her mother: "The biggest piece of industry advice Mum has given to me is to always be on time." Additionally, having travelled extensively throughout her life, Sunday credits Kidman with teaching her how to navigate life on the road, making travel an enjoyable and enriching experience.
Nicole Kidman, 58, and Keith Urban, 57, were married in 2006, with Kidman filing for divorce in Nashville, Tennessee, in September of last year. The divorce filings indicated that Kidman is the primary carer for their children, and neither party sought child support, as both reported individual incomes exceeding $100,000 per month. Kidman is currently set to star in a new crime thriller series, Scarpetta, alongside Jamie-Lee Curtis, continuing her own successful career in the spotlight.
