LOS ANGELES, USA, September 28, 2025 – Hollywood star Nicole Kidman and country music icon Keith Urban have separated after almost two decades of marriage, a source confirmed to the BBC. The news followed an earlier report by TMZ.
The Oscar-winning actress and the four-time Grammy-winning singer married in June 2006. They share two daughters: Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14.
Reports of Living Apart
TMZ reported that the couple started living apart during the summer. According to the BBC, Kidman does not want the separation, though the exact reasons remain unclear.
Fans considered the pair one of Hollywood’s most enduring marriages. News of the split shocked many who admired their nearly 20-year union.
A Marriage of Highs and Lows
Kidman and Urban built a reputation for unwavering support of each other’s careers. They appeared together at film premieres and award shows, often holding hands or sharing public displays of affection.
Their relationship, however, faced difficult moments. Months after the wedding, Urban checked into rehab for drug and alcohol addiction. Kidman staged an intervention with his close friends, a move that Urban later credited with saving his life.
“Everything was designed, I believe, for that moment to fuse us together,” he told The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2010.
He went on to praise Kidman. “Nic has taught me so much, opened my eyes in so many ways. This is the best place I’ve ever been,” he said.
Public Appearances Before the Split
Despite growing distance behind the scenes, the couple made several public appearances in 2025.
- In May, they attended the Academy of Country Music Awards, where Urban received the ACM Triple Crown Award. Cameras captured the couple kissing and holding hands during the show.
- In June, they were spotted at a FIFA Club World Cup match in Nashville. They cheered together in the stands, giving fans the impression their marriage remained strong.
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Kidman’s Previous Marriage
Kidman married actor Tom Cruise in 1990, long before meeting Urban. The couple divorced in 2001 after more than 10 years together. They share two adopted children, Isabella Cruise and Connor Cruise.
She later described the divorce as a painful experience, telling Vanity Fair it left her feeling “like a child.”
What Comes Next
Kidman and Urban have not issued official statements about the separation. Urban prepares for a new tour highlighted by Billboard, while Kidman is set to star in several upcoming films listed on IMDb.
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For now, the split ends one of Hollywood’s most admired love stories—one that survived addiction battles, fame, and nearly 20 years together.
