Hollywood megastar Nicole Kidman and country star & Former “American Idol” Judge Keith Urban have separated after nearly two decades of marriage. As per a new report published by TMZ on 30th September, Nicole has filed for divorce. The report states that Kidman has chosen to move forward and officially filed to end her marriage to Urban. The couple, who tied the knot in 2006, share two daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14.
Sources told TMZ on September 29 that the pair has been living apart since early summer, with their two daughters remaining in Kidmanâs care.
(Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)The couple, who tied the knot in Sydney in 2006, has not released an official statement addressing the news.
Family Support Amid Difficult Time
(Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)Insiders described Kidman as âholding the family together through this difficult time since Keith has been gone.â A source told People, âNicoleâs sister [Antonia] has been a rock and the entire Kidman family has come together to support one another.â
âNicole didnât want this,â the source added. âShe has been fighting to save the marriage.â According to insiders, the decision was not hers, as she has been working to preserve the relationship even as the couple grew apart.
A Love Story That Inspired Fans
(Photo by ANDREA RENAULT/AFP via Getty Images)Kidman and Urban have long been admired as one of Hollywoodâs most beloved couples. They often spoke openly about their marriage and appeared side by side at countless red carpets, representing a lasting love in the entertainment industry.
Their reported split marks a major shift for the pair, who share daughters Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14. Fans are now reflecting on their nearly 20-year love story, one that has captivated audiences since their wedding in 2006.
Careers Moving in Different Directions
Kidman recently wrapped filming “Practical Magic 2” in London and has been posting âsummer memoriesâ with her daughters and family on Instagram. Urban has continued touring, with his next scheduled performance set for October 2 in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
In April 2024, Kidman reflected on her marriage in an interview with People, saying: âIâm so lucky that I have Keith, whoâs just my love, my deep, deep love. That gives me the ability to go and do whatever I have to do because I know where I can come back to.â
Now, with the couple moving forward separately, sources say Kidman is leaning on her family as she navigates this new chapter.
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