EXCLUSIVE: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Tried To Keep Marriage Alive With Bedroom Secrets and Daily Love Letters… as They Did 'Anything to Make it Work' Before 'Separation'

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have shown immense dedication in their efforts to mend their marriage, with insider reports revealing that they even shared intimate details about their relationship before facing challenges, according to RadarOnline.com.

Despite the couple reportedly being separated, sources suggest that Kidman remains keen on rekindling their love, especially given their history of commitment and effort in nurturing their relationship.

During a screening of her film Babygirl in 2024, Kidman revealed her feelings of “burnout” from shooting several intense scenes, further mentioning Urban’s “Babygirl” tattoo on the back of his neck, a nickname he affectionately uses for her.

Kidman humorously stated, “Keith’s not allowed to call anyone else ‘Babygirl.'” Adding that the couple maintained “more than a few secrets to a spicy marriage,” a source added that their apparent chemistry was “obviously working as they famously can’t keep their hands off each other.”

Additionally, in an interview with W magazine, Kidman mentioned their unique “double shower,” which she described as integral to a successful marriage. “The double-headed shower: key to a successful marriage,” she emphasized, bringing humor and lightheartedness to their relationship.

In 2019, she expressed the importance of physical connection, sharing advice from their family priest: “Always kiss hello and kiss goodbye.” She believes this keeps their bond strong and intimate.

While focusing on their separate careers, Kidman has confirmed they found ways to maintain their connection. Urban wrote love letters for “every single night he’s away,” and they insisted on voice conversations instead of texting.

“We just do ‘voice-to-voice’ or ‘skin-to-skin,’ as we always say,” she explained in a 2018 interview. “Texting can misrepresent things, and I want to avoid any misunderstandings with my lover.” She continued, expressing that their dedication to each other involved flying overnight rather than spending nights apart, asserting, “We will do anything to make it work.”

Despite their efforts, reports surfaced on Monday, September 29, indicating that Kidman, 58, and Urban, 57, have been living apart “since the beginning of summer.”

Kidman has been dedicated to caring for their two teenage daughters, Sunday and Faith, striving to keep the family united during this challenging period since Urban’s departure. Still, inside sources claim Kidman is determined to tackle any obstacles to preserve their marriage.

Despite her efforts, Urban has already moved out of their Nashville home. “Keith has secured his own place in Nashville and has left their family residence,” the insider noted.

A divorce between these two stars could be exorbitant, with estimates soaring up to $325 million, of which approximately $250 million is attributed to Kidman’s assets.

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Kidman and Urban, who married in 2006, have a prenuptial agreement that features unique stipulations, including a “drug clause.” This clause suggests that Urban would receive $600,000 from Kidman for each year of their marriage, summing up to just over $11 million, provided he steers clear of drug and alcohol use.

Urban has previously credited Kidman with helping him overcome his personal challenges, revealing in 2010 during an interview with Oprah Winfrey that, “I’m so thankful she stayed and pushed for an intervention—in an incredibly loving way. At that moment, I felt it was just right.”