Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Separate After 19 Years
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, one of Hollywood’s most enduring power couples, have separated after 19 years of marriage. PEOPLE confirmed the split this week, with sources saying the couple has been living apart since early summer.
Kidman, 58, and Urban, 57, married in June 2006 in Sydney, Australia, and share two daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14. Their relationship had long been seen as a rare example of stability in the entertainment industry, making news of their separation all the more surprising.
Kidman "Didn’t Want This"
According to PEOPLE, a source close to Kidman said the actress had been fighting to save the marriage. “She didn’t want this,” the source revealed. “She has been fighting to save the marriage.” The insider added that Kidman’s sister, Antonia, has been a strong support system as the family rallies together during the difficult time.
The separation was first reported by TMZ, which cited sources saying the couple had quietly been living apart since the beginning of the summer.
A Marriage in the Spotlight
Kidman and Urban tied the knot in 2006 after a whirlwind romance, holding a candlelit ceremony at St. Patrick’s Estate in Manly, a suburb of Sydney. Over the years, the pair built a life split between their family home in Nashville and frequent stays in Los Angeles, London, and Australia for work.
Despite their demanding schedules, they were often publicly affectionate. On June 25, Kidman marked their 18th wedding anniversary with a heartfelt Instagram post showing the two embracing. “Happy Anniversary Baby ❤️ @KeithUrban,” she captioned the image.
But as their careers kept them apart this summer, cracks began to show. Kidman spent time in London filming Practical Magic 2 before returning to the U.S. to share what she called “summer memories” with her daughters and extended family. Urban, meanwhile, remained on tour, with upcoming concert dates set through the fall, including an October 2 performance in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
A Strong Family Foundation
Kidman has often spoken about the importance of family in her life. In an interview with PEOPLE in April 2024, she praised Urban as her anchor. “I’m so lucky that I have Keith, who’s just my love, my deep, deep love,” she said at the time. “That gives me the ability to go and do whatever I have to do because I know where I can come back to.”
The couple raised their daughters largely outside of the Hollywood spotlight, opting for a quieter family life in Tennessee. Kidman has also remained close to her extended family in Australia, often traveling back for holidays and time with her mother and sister.
Moving Forward
Though neither Kidman nor Urban has made a public statement about the separation, their social media posts in recent weeks have reflected their time apart. Kidman’s feed has focused on her daughters and upcoming projects, while Urban has shared updates from his tour.
For fans, the split marks the end of a chapter that began with a glamorous celebrity wedding but was defined by nearly two decades of partnership, family, and mutual admiration. While the couple’s future apart is uncertain, those close to Kidman emphasize that she is leaning on family support as she navigates the next phase of her life.
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