Hollywood has been shaken by the news that Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, one of entertainment’s most admired power couples, have separated after 19 years of marriage. The Oscar-winning actress and the Grammy-winning country star, who tied the knot in 2006, are reportedly living apart and facing an uncertain future.
Multiple outlets including Page Six, Daily Mail, and Variety confirm that Kidman, 58, and Urban, 57, have been separated since early summer. According to insiders, Kidman did not want the split and made efforts to keep the marriage intact, while Urban has already moved out of their Nashville home and purchased his own property nearby.
The couple shares two daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14. Kidman is said to be holding the family together while balancing work commitments, including filming projects like A Family Affair with Zac Efron and the Practical Magic sequel. Urban, meanwhile, has been busy with his High and Alive World Tour, which has kept him away from home for much of the year.
While neither star has publicly commented, sources describe the separation as stemming from long periods apart due to conflicting schedules. Kidman has reportedly been “blindsided” by the breakup, while others suggest the marriage has faced ongoing strain since the death of her mother last year.
Signs of tension surfaced earlier this year when Urban abruptly ended an interview after being asked about Kidman’s steamy on-screen scenes with younger co-stars. Despite such moments, the couple often displayed affection in public. Just weeks ago, Kidman posted a heartfelt anniversary tribute on Instagram, marking nearly two decades of marriage with a loving backstage photo.
Their love story began in 2005 at the G’Day USA gala, leading to a Sydney wedding the following year. Early in their marriage, Kidman supported Urban through a rehab stay as he confronted his struggles with addiction—a chapter both have openly discussed in the past. Over the years, they built a reputation as a devoted, glamorous yet grounded pair, frequently appearing at major Hollywood events.
Kidman, one of the highest-paid actresses in the world, continues to thrive with major roles in TV and film, while Urban remains a country music superstar with four Grammys and a global fan base. For now, it remains unclear whether the separation will lead to divorce or reconciliation. Fans are left wondering if this beloved couple, once seen as proof that Hollywood marriages can last, will find their way back to each other—or close this chapter for good.
