Hollywood superstar Nicole Kidman marked a major milestone with husband and former “American Idol” judge Keith Urban just months before their reported split. The Oscar winner celebrated 19 years of marriage to the country star on June 25, posting a cozy black-and-white photo on Instagram.
In the sweet snapshot, Kidman cuddled up to Urban as he strummed a guitar. âHappy Anniversary Baby â¤ï¸ @KeithUrban,â she captioned the post, offering fans an intimate look at their home life.
The loving tribute came only three months before news of the coupleâs separation made headlines.
Celebrating Keith Urbanâs Career Milestone
Only a month earlier, Kidman was by Urbanâs side at the Academy of Country Music Awards. The actress cheered him on as he received the prestigious Triple Crown award, an honor given to artists who have won New Artist of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year.
âTRIPLE CROWN !!! it was a surreal feeling and truly humbling honor to be recognized at the @acmawards last night,” Urban wrote on May 9, alongside a video of him celebrating with Kidman in the limo and a photo of the two at the event. “I LOVED every second of it !!!”
Just weeks after their anniversary, speculation about the coupleâs marriage surfaced when reports revealed Kidman applied for residency in Portugal without Urban listed on the paperwork.
At the time, sources explained that Urbanâs absence was due to his tour schedule.
(Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)âKeith was unable to be in Portugal for this appointment as he is currently on tour in the U.S., and it is mandatory for applicants to be physically present in order to apply for the visa,â an insider told E! News in July. The source stressed that Urban planned to submit his application at a later date.
Despite reassurances, reports now confirm that Urban did not join Kidman in Portugal. By late September, sources told E! News the pair had been living apart since the beginning of summer. Urban reportedly moved into his own place in Nashville while continuing his U.S. tour.
Fans Rally Around Nicole Kidman After Split
GettyOn September 29, People confirmed that Kidman and Urban had separated after 19 years of marriage. TMZ was the first outlet to break the news. Sources told People that Kidman hadnât wanted the breakup. âShe didnât want this,â the insider shared. âShe has been fighting to save the marriage.â The source added that Kidmanâs sister, Antonia, and the rest of her family have rallied around her during this difficult time.
The separation marks the end of one of Hollywoodâs most admired love stories, with Kidman and Urban often praised for their devotion to one another. As fans mourn the news, many are reflecting on the coupleâs nearly two decades of marriage and the joyful milestones they shared.
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