Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Part Ways After Nearly Two Decades
Hollywood power couple Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have reportedly decided to separate after almost 20 years of marriage. Married in 2006, the actress and the country music superstar share two daughters: Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14.
Sources close to the couple tell Daily Mail that Kidman was “blindsided” by the split, which comes after months of living apart due to conflicting work schedules. While the pair may not immediately pursue divorce, insiders suggest their lives have grown so separate that they no longer function as a couple in the traditional sense.
“Keith never sees Nicole, either she is filming or he is on tour. There was a lot of love between them, but there is a world that they both live in where neither of them is in it,” one source revealed.
Balancing Love and Careers
Kidman, 58, has been busy filming the sequel to Practical Magic in London, taking up residence in a luxurious Hampstead mansion once owned by Boy George, reportedly paying around R1.5 million per month. Meanwhile, Urban, 57, continues his High and Alive tour across the US and Canada, scheduled to run through October.
The couple has made efforts to maintain contact, speaking daily when apart, but the long-distance reality has taken its toll. Insiders note that Kidman’s mother’s death in September 2024 added to the emotional distance between them, making their separate worlds feel even further apart.
“Now she’s getting comfortable in a dream home in London on the other side of the world,” a source told Woman’s Day.
Public Appearances and Media Glimpses
Despite recent challenges, Kidman and Urban have been spotted together publicly within the past year. They appeared affectionate at the Academy of Country Music Awards in May 2025 and were seen cheering on a soccer match in Nashville in June. Yet, even with these moments, the reality of their individual careers has kept them physically and emotionally apart.
In July, Urban made headlines after walking out of a radio interview when questioned about Kidman’s explicit scenes in films such as Babygirl and A Family Affair, underscoring the delicate balance between their professional and personal lives.
Reflections on Marriage and Love
Over the years, both Kidman and Urban have been candid about their relationship. In a 2024 interview with People, Kidman described Urban as “my deep, deep love,” crediting their strong bond with giving her the freedom to pursue her career. She also offered insights into her perspective on marriage in the context of her Netflix drama The Perfect Couple, saying,
“Anything that’s presented as perfect… forget it.”
Their relationship has always been celebrated as a modern Hollywood romance, blending high-profile careers with a grounded family life. Yet, this split reminds fans that even celebrity power couples face the pressures of distance, work, and life changes.
Public Reaction and Social Media Buzz
News of the separation quickly made waves on social media. Fans expressed shock and sadness, with many reminiscing about the couple’s public displays of affection and their reputation as one of Hollywood’s most enduring partnerships. Some have speculated on a possible reconciliation, while others acknowledge that decades-long marriages are complicated, especially under the spotlight of fame.
As Kidman and Urban navigate this new chapter, their daughters remain central to the story, with sources emphasizing that co-parenting will remain a priority amid the personal upheaval.
Source: IOL
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