Sandra Bullock Called Nicole Kidman ‘Independent’ Before Her Split After The Two Leading Ladies Filmed Practical Magic 2

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Nicole Kidman is currently making headlines for both her personal life and her career. Recent reports indicate she and her husband of 19 years, Keith Urban, have separated and she has officially filed for divorce. While speculation about the reasons for the split continues, Kidman has remained active professionally, recently working on *Practical Magic 2*. Before the divorce news became public, her co-star, Sandra Bullock, reportedly spoke highly of her.

Sandra Bullock, 61, and Nicole Kidman have been friends for years, and their close bond likely played a role in their decision to make a sequel to *Practical Magic*. Kidman recently told Vogue that working with Bullock was a “joyful” experience. Bullock, in a note shared with the article’s author, playfully noted that both she and Kidman were raised to be strong, independent women.

It’s unclear why the actress from *Proposal* chose the word “independent” in this context. It could simply describe how Nicole Kidman generally lives her life, both personally and in her career. Given Kidman’s control over her work and diverse roles, “independent” seems like a fitting description. However, it’s also possible Sandra Bullock was referencing how Kidman was dealing with any reported problems in her marriage at the time.

I was revisiting an old interview with Nicole Kidman, and something struck me as a little odd. It was done before everyone knew about her and Keith Urban separating, and I think there might have been another hint about it hidden in her words. She was asked about what it’s like to be in her 50s, and she responded by wondering how often we all think we have life figured out, only to find it goes a totally different way. Now, she might have been talking about life in general, but given when the interview happened, it definitely made me wonder if she was subtly referencing her marriage. It’s just… the timing feels significant.

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Sources say Keith Urban secretly established a separate home, marking a significant shift in his separation from Nicole Kidman.

Following reports of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s separation, sources suggested they had been consistently navigating challenges in their marriage. Some reports also indicated that Keith Urban’s actions played a role in the divorce. Rumors circulated about an affair between Urban and his guitarist, Maggie Baugh, but Baugh’s father quickly denied these claims. As of now, neither Kidman nor Urban, who are parents to daughters Sunday Rose (17) and Faith Margaret (14), have publicly addressed the divorce.

Nicole Kidman remains busy with her career, and the upcoming *Practical Magic 2*—announced in June 2024—is now one of her most eagerly awaited projects. Filming took place from July to September 2025, and Kidman happily shared a video celebrating the completion of the movie. She’s spoken fondly about reuniting with Sandra Bullock, saying they were enjoying working together on set in London. Their close relationship clearly translates to great chemistry when they play the Owens sisters.

The movie isn’t out for another ten months or so, but I’m already looking forward to seeing Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock promote it. They’ll likely praise each other a lot, just like they did last time, with comments about being supportive and having a great time.

The sequel to *Practical Magic*, titled *Practical Magic 2*, will be released in theaters on September 18, 2026. You can watch the original *Practical Magic* now by subscribing to HBO Max.

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2025-10-14 19:42