Nicole Kidman wasnât ready to give up on her love story with former “American Idol” judge Keith Urban before their reported separation. TMZ reported on September 29, 2025, that âsources with direct knowledgeâ stated the longtime couple had separated after living apart all summer. The outlet added that Urban, who shares two teenage daughters with the “Bewitched” star, has moved out of the familyâs home and into his own place in Nashville.
(Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)The report comes from unnamed sources, and neither Kidman nor Urban has made an official statement. Fans are now waiting to see if one or both will address the speculation. The Oscar winner, 58, had been holding on to hope, with a source telling People, âShe didnât want this. She has been fighting to save the marriage.â
After nearly two decades together, People confirmed on September 29 that Kidman and Urban had separated following 19 years of marriage. TMZ was the first outlet to report the coupleâs split.
A Longtime Love Story Comes to a Halt
(Photo by ANDREA RENAULT/AFP via Getty Images)Kidman, 58, and Urban, 57, married in June 2006 and share two daughters: Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14. According to sources, the actress has leaned on her family during this difficult time. âNicoleâs sister [Antonia] has been a rock and the entire Kidman family has come together to support one another,â the insider shared.
Separate Paths Amid Busy Careers
Kidman recently wrapped filming “Practical Magic 2” in London. On August 19, she shared “summer memories” on Instagram, highlighting the time she spent with her daughters and extended family.
Urban, meanwhile, has been on tour, with his next stop scheduled for Thursday, October 2, in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Public Declarations of Love Before the Split
Just three months before news of the separation, Kidman posted a black-and-white photo with Urban for their 19th wedding anniversary. “Happy Anniversary Baby â¤ï¸ @KeithUrban,” she captioned the June 25 Instagram post.
In December 2024, the actress also spoke warmly about their relationship to People, sharing that she loved date nights with Urban â especially when they were spontaneous. “I like being asked out, which he still does,” she said.
“Seven nights ag,o we went to dinner in New York. We love Japanese food, but I’m open [to everything]. I like not knowing where heâs going to take me. Surprise me, baby!”
Kidman shares daughters Sunday Rose, 16, & Faith Margaret, 13, with her husband, country star Keith Urban. She is also mom to Bella, 31, & Connor, 29, from her previous marriage to Tom Cruise.
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