After nearly two decades of life, love, and family together, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are going their separate ways.
In a divorce filing submitted on Tuesday in Davidson County Circuit Court in Tennessee, Kidman cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split, marking the end of one of Hollywood’s most admired marriages.
The couple, both powerhouses in their own right — Kidman an Academy Award-winning actress, Urban a Grammy-winning country music star — have been married since 2006. Over the years, they have often spoken openly and warmly about their relationship, with Kidman once describing Urban as “her rock” and Urban calling her “the love of my life.”
Now, it appears that chapter is closing.
Signs of Change Behind the Scenes
Though the filing may come as a surprise to some, subtle signs of change have emerged in recent months.
Kidman recently wrapped filming on “Practical Magic 2” and shared a series of nostalgic “summer memories” on Instagram — notably without any photos of Urban. Meanwhile, Urban has been on the road with his High and Alive World Tour, posting snapshots and behind-the-scenes videos from his shows, solo.
While neither has made a public statement as of now, the court documents — brief and without drama — reflect a mutual and private handling of what is surely a deeply personal decision.
A Love Story That Spanned Continents and Careers
Kidman and Urban first met in 2005 at an event in Los Angeles and married just over a year later in Sydney, Australia, in June 2006. Despite the challenges of fame, touring schedules, film shoots, and raising children, the couple built a life that often appeared grounded in deep affection and mutual respect.
They shared two daughters together, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, and split their time between homes in Australia, the U.S., and occasionally Nashville — the heart of Urban’s country music career.
“Meeting her and getting married wasn’t life-changing — it was life-beginning,” Urban once said in an interview.
Kidman, known for her roles in The Hours, Big Little Lies, Moulin Rouge!, and more recently Expats and Nine Perfect Strangers, often credited Urban with helping her heal from past hardships. She has previously spoken about how she felt “completely loved” by him during difficult times.
Careers Still Soaring, Even as Personal Lives Shift
Professionally, both stars are still riding high.
Kidman continues to take on ambitious roles, recently finishing work on the long-awaited sequel to Practical Magic. She remains a sought-after actress with multiple upcoming projects in both film and television.
Urban, meanwhile, has kept fans energized with his High and Alive World Tour, bringing his music to sold-out venues across continents. With four Grammy Awards and a slew of other accolades, he remains one of the most beloved names in modern country music.
A Private Moment, Respected Publicly
Though details are few — and likely to stay that way — the filing appears to signal a quiet, respectful split. There has been no public feud, no accusations — only a legal document citing irreconcilable differences and a noticeable absence of shared moments on social media.
For fans, the news is bittersweet. Over the years, Kidman and Urban became known not just as celebrities, but as partners who seemed to genuinely enjoy one another’s company, celebrate each other’s wins, and weather storms hand-in-hand.
Now, as they begin new chapters — separately — the respect between them, and the life they built, remains undeniable.
