Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have announced their separation after 19 years of marriage, shocking Hollywood. The Oscar-winning actress and Grammy-winning singer share two daughters and an iconic love story.
WEBDESK — In a shocking turn for Hollywood’s golden couple, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are separating after 19 years of marriage, Variety confirmed Monday.
Kidman, 58, and Urban, 57, first crossed paths at the 2005 G’Day USA Gala in Los Angeles, a celebration of their native Australia. Just over a year later, the pair wed in a star-studded ceremony in Sydney in June 2006. Together, they raised two daughters — Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14 — often seen alongside their parents at major events.
The couple’s journey was far from flawless. Four months into their marriage, Kidman staged an intervention as Urban battled alcohol addiction, prompting him to enter rehab. Over the years, Urban publicly credited Kidman as instrumental in his recovery, often describing her as his anchor.
Despite challenges, their love story became one of Hollywood’s most admired. From walking red carpets at the Academy Awards, Met Gala, and ACM Awards to Urban’s heartfelt tribute during Kidman’s AFI Life Achievement Award gala in 2024, they projected unity and strength.
Yet, cracks surfaced earlier this year. In a radio interview, Urban abruptly cut off questions about Kidman’s rom-com A Family Affair with Zac Efron, fueling speculation about strains in the marriage.
Kidman remains one of the world’s top actresses, named Forbes’ highest-paid actress in 2024. Urban, a four-time Grammy winner with 11 studio albums, continues to tour extensively, with his next show scheduled in Pennsylvania this week.
For fans, the news marks the end of an era. Once hailed as Hollywood’s most resilient love story, Kidman and Urban’s separation underscores the fragility of even the most celebrated marriages.
