Nicole Kidman marked a major family milestone by sharing a series of rare childhood photos of her daughter, Sunday Rose, as she celebrated her 18th birthday.
On Tuesday, July 7, Kidman posted the throwback images in honor of Sunday’s birthday. The actress has generally kept her daughters’ childhoods away from the public eye, making the personal tribute a relatively uncommon glimpse into their early years.
The first photo showed Kidman holding a young Sunday on her hip. The little girl wore a white blouse with a matching bow while smiling for the camera. Another image showed Sunday from behind as she walked around wearing what appeared to be a white angel costume.
Alongside the photos, Kidman shared a brief birthday message expressing her love for her daughter and calling her an angel. The simple tribute focused on the family milestone rather than Sunday’s growing public profile.
Sunday Rose is Kidman’s eldest daughter with country music star Keith Urban. The former couple also share a younger daughter, Faith Margaret. Both girls spent much of their childhood away from the entertainment spotlight, with Kidman and Urban generally choosing to protect their privacy while they were growing up.
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That privacy has become more noticeable as Sunday has entered adulthood and begun appearing publicly in her own right.
In recent years, she has developed an interest in fashion and modeling. Sunday made an appearance on the Dior runway and later appeared on the cover of ELLE Australia. Her increasing presence in the fashion world has given the public more opportunities to see her, although she remains far less publicly exposed than many celebrity children.
Sunday also accompanied her mother to the 2026 Met Gala in May. The pair appeared together on the red carpet in colorful spring-inspired looks, marking another high-profile public appearance for the teenager shortly before her 18th birthday.
The transition from private childhood to adulthood makes Kidman’s birthday post especially meaningful. Rather than highlighting Sunday’s recent modeling work or public appearances, the actress chose to look back at moments from when her daughter was still very young.
The photos also offer a contrast with Sunday’s current public image. She is now 18 and increasingly establishing her own presence in fashion, while the pictures shared by her mother show a much earlier stage of her life.
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For Kidman, the birthday appears to have been an opportunity to celebrate that passage of time. Her message was affectionate but brief, allowing the photographs to carry most of the emotion.
Sunday’s 18th birthday also comes during a period of significant attention surrounding her parents’ relationship. Kidman and Urban, who married in Australia in 2006 after meeting the previous year, have recently faced reports and public discussion about the status of their marriage.
Regardless of the changes surrounding the family, Kidman’s birthday tribute remained centered on her daughter. The rare photographs offered a glimpse of Sunday’s childhood while marking her transition into adulthood.
As Sunday continues to make appearances in fashion and entertainment circles, her mother’s post served as a reminder that behind the public appearances is the same daughter Kidman once carried in her arms.
Source: Compiled from various sources
