Nicole Kidman and her 17-year-old daughter, Sunday Rose, made a captivating appearance together at the 2026 Met Gala, amid ongoing rumors of familial discord following Kidman’s separation from country music star Keith Urban.
The 58-year-old Oscar winner attended the event as a co-chair, dazzling in a red sequined outfit by Chanel. Beside her, Sunday Rose exuded elegance in a strapless pink gown by Dior, a choice that harmonized beautifully with her mother’s vibrant fashion statement.
The pair graced the red carpet hand-in-hand, taking moments to pose for photographers and exchange warm, affectionate glances, highlighting their close bond.
This public display of unity occurred shortly after reports surfaced that Sunday Rose had recently unfollowed her father, Urban, on Instagram.
Furthermore, there are claims suggesting that Sunday Rose, along with her 15-year-old sister Faith Margaret, has been experiencing a growing estrangement from their father in recent months.
Adding to the family drama, it was reported last month that the sisters were allegedly unwilling to meet Urban’s rumored new partner, Karley Scott Collins, following the unexpected split.
Nicole Kidman and her daughter Sunday Rose , 17, put on a striking united display at the 2026 Met Gala amid renewed speculation over family tensions following Kidman’s split from country star Keith Urban
The Oscar-winning actress, 58, arrived as a co-chair of fashion’s biggest night in a red sequined Chanel ensemble, while Sunday Rose opted for a strapless pink look that complemented her mother’s bold style.
The mother-daughter duo were seen walking the red carpet hand-in-hand, pausing to pose together and share affectionate glances, their matching smiles drawing attention from onlookers
But at the Met Gala, any off-stage drama seemed far from the focus, with the night instead centered on the glamour as Sunday Rose made her debut on fashion’s most famous steps.
Embracing the event’s ‘Fashion Is Art’ theme, she wore a Dior creation by Jonathan Anderson, a strapless pink gown adorned with floral detailing.
She completed the look with statement earrings and delicate feathery heels.
Despite being just 17, Sunday Rose has already carved out a growing presence in the fashion world.
Alongside her studies, she has walked for Calvin Klein and Miu Miu in Paris and Milan, sat front row at Chanel and Balenciaga shows with her mother, and appeared in campaigns for Dior.
She has also begun landing magazine covers and editorial spreads, steadily building a profile beyond her famous family name.
Still, the Met Gala marked a particularly significant milestone for the teenager, as she stepped onto the red carpet alongside her mother for one of fashion’s most high-profile nights.
In addition to Kidman, the 2026 Met Gala is co-chaired by Beyoncé and Venus Williams, with a star-studded host committee that included Anthony Vaccarello, Zoë Kravitz, Sabrina Carpenter, Alex Consani, Misty Copeland, Lena Dunham, Teyana Taylor and others.
Any off-stage drama seemed far from the focus, with the night instead centered on the glamour as Sunday Rose made her debut on fashion’s most famous steps
The mother-daughter duo highlighted their close bond
Embracing the event’s ‘Fashion Is Art’ theme, Sunday Rose wore a Dior creation by Jonathan Anderson, a strapless pink gown adorned with floral detailing
The teen completed the look with statement earrings
The event marked the opening of the Costume Institute’s new exhibition, Costume Art, which explores the relationship between fashion and the body through an artistic lens.
The mother-daughter Met Gala appearance comes after Kidman and Urban shocked fans in September when they announced the end of their marriage, closing the book on their 19-year relationship, long seen as one of Hollywood’s most solid.
While the legal aspects of the split have reportedly been settled quietly, sources say the emotional fallout is still playing out behind the scenes.
Urban has reportedly moved on with 26-year-old rising country star Collins – a development that is said to have deepened the divide within the family and left his daughters more firmly aligned with Kidman.
As reported by Daily Mail, ‘everyone is adamant’ the singer is involved with someone new and that the relationship is ‘serious,’ with rumors centering on Karley.
According to celebrity reporter Rob Shuter, Sunday and Faith are ‘refusing to meet Urban’s new girlfriend’ as a show of loyalty to their mother.
A family friend told Shuter: ‘The girls are really focused on mum right now. They’re adjusting to all the changes, and it’s natural they want to protect their space.’
Meanwhile, Urban is ‘trying to balance his own life with his daughters’ needs,’ another source divulged.
Their joint appearance comes shortly after reports that Sunday Rose recently unfollowed her father Urban on Instagram; (Urban at 2024 Met Gala)
‘He wants them to be comfortable, but the girls’ priority is their mum and their own well-being.’
Away from family tensions, Urban is reportedly pouring his attention into music instead.
Reports suggest he is currently based in Nashville, where he is renovating a studio on Music Row while also working on a new breakup-themed album.
The situation has drawn comparisons to Kidman’s earlier divorce from Tom Cruise in 2001, when the former couple agreed to joint custody of their two adopted children, Isabella, now 32, and Connor, 30, who later chose to live primarily with their father.
