Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Are Separating After 19 Years of Marriage

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have reportedly decided to separate after nearly two decades of marriage, as confirmed by Variety. The couple, who tied the knot 19 years ago, are now focusing on their individual paths.

The couple first crossed paths in 2005 at the G’Day USA gala, an event celebrated in Los Angeles that honors their homeland, Australia. They publically announced their engagement in early 2006, tying the knot in a heartfelt ceremony in Sydney that June. Together, they are the proud parents of two daughters, 17-year-old Sunday Rose and 14-year-old Faith Margaret.

During the initial years of their marriage, Kidman demonstrated unwavering support for Urban as he faced challenges with alcohol dependency. This led to her organizing a pivotal intervention, resulting in Urban seeking help through rehabilitation programs. Since then, Urban has acknowledged Kidman’s incredible role in his journey to sobriety, highlighting her as a cornerstone of his recovery process.

Throughout their 19 years together, Kidman and Urban have became a beloved duo on red carpets, showcasing their unity at high-profile events like the Met Gala, Academy Awards, and the Academy of Country Music Awards. Notably, in April 2024, Kidman was awarded the prestigious AFI life achievement award during a glamorous Hollywood gala, where Urban expressed his pride in a moving onstage speech.

In 2024, Kidman was celebrated by Forbes as the highest-paid actress globally. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2003 for her role in “The Hours” and has since received four additional nominations. With a robust presence in both film and television, her recent accolades include performances in acclaimed projects like “Big Little Lies,” “Babygirl,” “Nine Perfect Strangers,” “Being the Ricardos,” and “The Perfect Couple.” Prior to her marriage to Urban, she was wed to Tom Cruise from 1990 until their divorce in 2001, with whom she shares two children, Bella and Connor.

On the other hand, Urban, a renowned country music artist, gained significant fame in the United States during the early 2000s. Over his successful career, he has won four Grammy Awards alongside 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, producing a total of 11 studio albums to date. Additionally, he served as a judge on “American Idol” for three memorable seasons. Urban has recently embarked on a tour, with his next scheduled performance in Hershey, Pennsylvania, this Thursday.