At just 17, Sunday Rose Kidman-Urban already has the poise, confidence, and ambition of someone twice her age. But if you think her rise into the fashion and entertainment world has been a free pass thanks to her famous parents, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, think again. Sunday says her parents laid down two non-negotiable rules before she could step into the spotlight — and they weren’t up for debate.
“The first was that I couldn’t explore any kind of fashion work until I was 16,” Sunday told Nylon in an interview published August 6. “And the second is that school always has to come first. At first I hated it, but now I’m really glad those rules are in place — they keep me in a good mindset.”
It’s a structure that’s already shaping how Sunday approaches her future. While she’s making waves in modeling, she’s also committed to her education, revealing she plans to attend college before fully diving into the industry. “Filmmaking has actually been my dream career since I was 5,” she shared. “I hope I’m able to study that in college.”
Sunday’s public debut came in 2024 when she walked the runway at Paris Fashion Week — a striking moment that hinted at her potential. But the teen makes it clear she doesn’t want her name to be her shortcut. “When people my age meet me, they normally don’t know anything about my life,” she said. “It’s sort of wonderful because I get to make a first impression based on who I am, not who my family is.”
It’s a refreshing take in an era where celebrity kids often lean heavily on family fame. For Sunday, the anonymity among her peers is a chance to build something real, on her own terms. The Miu Miu looks she’s been wearing at events like the Golden Globes pre-party and W Magazine party may grab headlines, but her ambitions go far beyond red carpets.
Nicole Kidman, who has spent decades balancing an Oscar-winning acting career with motherhood, has long been known for her protective parenting style. Though she hasn’t publicly addressed Sunday’s latest comments, it’s clear her guidance has shaped her daughter’s grounded approach to fame. Keith Urban, likewise, has emphasized humility and hard work over shortcuts — lessons Sunday seems to be carrying forward.
If Sunday gets her way, she’ll be stepping behind the camera as much as in front of it in the years to come. For now, she’s proof that even in Hollywood’s glare, a teenager can keep her head on straight — as long as she’s got two rules, a vision for the future, and parents who won’t let her lose sight of who she really is.
