Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman’s love story has always fascinated fans. The country superstar and the Oscar-winning actress seemed like the perfect Hollywood-meets-Nashville couple. The pair were deeply in love, raising two daughters, and often celebrating each other’s successes. But behind the glamorous red carpets and heartfelt speeches, their nearly two-decade marriage has weathered more storms than many realized.
Urban has openly acknowledged that their marriage almost didn’t pass the honeymoon phase. Just four months after tying the knot in June 2006, the singer entered rehab for addiction struggles he had long avoided confronting.
© AFP via Getty ImagesSpeaking at the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala in April 2024, where he honored Nicole, Urban admitted: “Barely four months into our marriage, my addictions… blew our marriage to smithereens.”
At the time, he didn’t know if Kidman would stick by him. But she did. Urban described Nicole’s decision to choose love over fear as the turning point that saved them. “Nic pushed through every negative voice… and she chose love. And here we are tonight, 18 years later,” he said, crediting her with giving their marriage another chance.
Tension in the Spotlight
But even with their foundation of second chances, the public glare hasn’t always been easy. Earlier this year, Urban abruptly exited a radio interview when asked about Nicole’s on-screen romance with Zac Efron in her Netflix romcom "A Family Affair."
© Getty ImagesThe sudden Zoom disappearance stunned radio hosts and fueled speculation about cracks behind the scenes. For a couple that had long prided themselves on being each other’s biggest cheerleaders, the moment was striking.
Separation After 19 Years
Now, that speculation has become reality. Multiple outlets confirm that Urban and Kidman have separated after 19 years of marriage. According to reports, Urban has moved into his home in Nashville, while Kidman remains in the family residence with their daughters, Sunday Rose (17) and Faith Margaret (14). TMZ first revealed that the couple has been living apart since early summer 2024, with sources close to them quietly confirming the news.
© GC Images“Sometimes relationships just run their course,” one insider explained. Still, it appears Nicole fought to keep things together. Sources insist she didn’t want the separation and worked to salvage their marriage. For now, Kidman is said to be “holding the family together” while Urban adjusts to life on his own.
Even as the headlines focus on their separation, it’s impossible to overlook what their relationship symbolized. Urban and Kidman weathered the kind of challenges that would have ended many Hollywood marriages much sooner.
© Getty ImagesFor Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, the future may no longer be shared as husband and wife, but their journey together will always remain.
