Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman Split After 19 Years of Marriage Inside the Reported Breakup
The breakdown of one of Hollywood’s most admired marriages had been quietly building for months before news surfaced that Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban had decided to live apart.
The announcement sent shockwaves across social media. Fans of the Babygirl star and her country music husband expressed disbelief, sadness, and heartbreak at the unexpected news.
Fans React with Shock and Sadness
Reactions poured in within minutes of the news breaking.
“I did not see this coming. They seemed so in love with each other,” one fan wrote online.
“This is the post I never wanted to see,” another commented, while others said they were praying the couple could work things out “for the children.”
Some observers, however, pointed to Kidman’s recent on-screen roles as a possible source of tension. “With all those insane movies she’s been making lately I’m not surprised,” one commenter said.
Report: Keith Urban Quietly Moved Out
According to TMZ on September 29, 2025, the couple has been living apart since early summer. Sources claimed Urban quietly moved out of their Nashville home into a separate residence.
“She didn’t want this… She has been fighting to save the marriage,” a source told People, adding that Kidman is now living with their two children, aged 14 and 17, and doing her best to keep life stable for them.
Insiders also suggested that the separation was initiated by Urban, catching many close to the family off guard.
Cracks in the Public Image
While the couple long presented a united and affectionate front at red carpet events and award shows, recent months revealed subtle but telling changes.
In July, Urban abruptly ended a live interview on Australia’s Mix 102.3 radio after being asked about Kidman’s intimate film roles with younger male co-stars like Zac Efron.
The interview, which began lighthearted, ended abruptly when Urban’s team disconnected the call. Hosts Hayley Pearson and Max Burford were left stunned, with Pearson later admitting, “He doesn’t like talking about his wife because it’s private… He hates us.”
A Silent Anniversary
Despite the tension, Kidman publicly marked their 19th wedding anniversary on June 26 with a heartfelt black-and-white Instagram post embracing her husband. Her caption read: “Happy Anniversary Baby @KeithUrban.”
Urban, however, made no mention of the milestone. At the time, his social media focused entirely on his music career. His last public post featuring Kidman dated back to May 9, after the Academy of Country Music Awards.
From Love Story to Heartbreak
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s romance has long been considered one of Hollywood’s great love stories. The two wed in June 2006 and quickly became one of the industry’s most beloved couples.
Kidman frequently spoke openly about her admiration for her husband. In a 2024 People interview celebrating the magazine’s 50th anniversary, she described Urban as “my love, my deep, deep love.”
The couple was known for their warm public displays of affection and strong partnership. Which makes their separation all the more surprising — and heartbreaking for fans.
What Comes Next?
As of now, no divorce filings have been made. Both Kidman and Urban remain focused on their respective careers — with Kidman continuing her film work and Urban on his High and Alive World Tour.
The future of their marriage remains uncertain. What is clear, however, is that Hollywood has lost one of its most iconic power couples.
