Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Split After 19 Years of Marriage

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, who had enjoyed nearly two decades of marriage, have officially separated. According to a source, “Sometimes relationships just run their course,” and Kidman was reportedly trying to salvage their union, despite being opposed to the breakup.

Their Beginning

The couple first met at the G’Day LA gala in January 2005. Kidman revealed in a 2017 interview that she was captivated by Urban but thought he wasn’t interested at first, waiting four months before he called her. They made their public debut together at the Grammy Awards in 2006, without walking the red carpet as a couple, but inside, they appeared loved-up. Fast-tracking their relationship, Urban proposed after only a year, and they wed in Australia in June 2006, with notable guests including Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe.

The Road to Marriage and Family

In early 2008, Kidman announced they were expecting their first child, a daughter named Sunday Rose, born that July. The couple also secretly welcomed a second daughter, Faith Margaret, through surrogacy in December 2010, expressing gratitude for the support they received. Urban supported Kidman through personal struggles, including her father’s death in 2014, when he canceled tour dates to be with her. They both expressed a strong commitment to their relationship and their shared family life.

Personal Life and Interests

The couple often shared glimpses of their life together, including a viral video of them singing Urban’s song “The Fighter,” which Kidman performed parts of. They also revealed their secret to their marriage success: a double shower and separate toilets in their bathroom. Their children, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, have participated in public events, with Sunday debuting as a model at Paris Fashion Week in 2024, supported by her parents.

Recent Developments

Urban moved out of their home in Nashville earlier this year, and Kidman has been caring for their daughters amid the separation. The couple’s homes include properties in Beverly Hills, Nashville, Australia, and a NYC condo. Their separation marks the end of a relationship that endured both joyful moments and challenging personal issues, including Urban’s brief rehab stay in 2006 and public rumors of infidelity, which both parties denied.