Seventeen-year-old Sunday Rose Kidman Urban is stepping into the spotlight with grace, much like her famous mother, Nicole Kidman. In a rare and candid interview, the budding model opened up about the life lessons that have shaped her path, crediting her mom’s guidance as her north star. It’s a sweet glimpse into celebrity family dynamics that feels refreshingly real.
Inspiration from mom’s life
Sunday Rose, daughter of Nicole Kidman and country star Keith Urban, grew up tagging along to her mother’s photoshoots. Those early experiences lit a spark for modeling and even sparked dreams of filmmaking. “My mum is incredibly creative and has always been my greatest source of inspiration. She plays a crucial role in everything I undertake,” Sunday Rose told Elle Australia, where the full interview appeared on March 8, 2026.Nicole Kidman, an Oscar-winning actress known for roles in films like Moulin Rouge! and The Hours, has long balanced her high-profile career with motherhood. Sunday Rose recently walked the runway for Christian Dior’s Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week, a moment that echoed her mom’s glamorous world. Yet, it’s the everyday wisdom, not the glamour that Sunday Rose cherishes most.
Punctuality and action over awards
In the cutthroat fashion industry, one piece of advice stands out above the rest. “The most important piece of advice mum has given me is to always arrive on time,” Sunday Rose shared with Elle Australia. “There will always be occasions where you might not feel like getting up early, but being punctual is vital as it demonstrates your preparedness and appreciation for the opportunity.”This ethos extends to their family home, where promises mean action. “In our home, we have always prioritized action over words,” she explained in the same Elle Australia interview. “This means that if you commit to something, you should follow through and accomplish it.
Lessons flow both ways
Travel, another family staple, has taught Sunday Rose resilience. “I’ve traveled my entire life, and my mom is an excellent traveler, so she has taught me how to embrace that as well, which makes traveling so enjoyable as we explore various locations,” she noted in an E! Online interview:Interestingly, Nicole Kidman learns from her daughters too. Reflecting on raising teens in the social media age, Nicole told Interview magazine in November 2025, “I believe they possess a resilience that we lacked, or that I certainly lacked, given the absence of social media during my youth. The very young today are already saying, ‘We know precisely how to navigate this situation.’”
More about Sunday Rose
In January 2026, Sunday Rose walked for Christian Dior’s Haute Couture Spring/Summer show in Paris, directed by Jonathan Anderson. She is also currently the face of Dior and OMEGA campaigns. Her appearance at New York Fashion Week in February 2026 for Calvin Klein sparked a heated “nepo baby” debate online. While critics mocked her walk as “stomping around,” Nicole Kidman has been fiercely protective, publicly praising her daughter’s work ethic and “armor” against social media.
