Hollywood star Nicole Kidman and country music icon Keith Urban have announced their separation after nearly 20 years of marriage. The couple, who tied the knot in June 2006, share two daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14. While representatives for both stars have not issued an official statement, reports from BBC and TMZ confirm that the two have been living apart since the summer. Sources suggest that Nicole Kidman does not want the separation, but the exact reasons behind their split remain undisclosed.
Kidman and Urban, both proud of their Australian roots, have long been admired for their public partnership, often walking red carpets together at Hollywood premieres and award shows. Their marriage endured challenges, particularly in the early years, when Urban checked into rehab for substance addiction just months after their wedding. Kidman’s support and intervention at that time were widely acknowledged as life-changing for the singer.
Despite ups and downs, the pair consistently expressed admiration and love for each other. Urban once credited Kidman for transforming his life, saying she taught him valuable lessons and brought stability into his world. Their last public appearances together were in May at the ACM Awards and in June at a FIFA Club World Cup match in Nashville, where they appeared united.
Nicole Kidman was previously married to actor Tom Cruise, with whom she shares two adopted children. That marriage ended in 2001 after more than a decade. With this latest separation, fans worldwide have expressed shock and sadness at the end of one of Hollywood’s most celebrated marriages.
