The Story Behind Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s Split
Fans are deeply curious about the reasons behind the split between Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban. One day after the news of their separation broke, it was revealed that the Oscar-winning actress had filed for divorce from the country music singer, citing "irreconcilable differences" according to court documents. While fans are just learning about the breakup, reports indicate that Kidman and Urban have been living apart since the beginning of the summer. The actress is staying in their family's Nashville home with their daughters, Sunday, 17, and Faith, 14, while Urban has moved into his own place in the same city.
Neither celebrity has publicly commented on the breakup, but sources suggest that Kidman did not want to end the relationship and was initially trying to save their marriage. Just three months ago, Kidman celebrated her 19th wedding anniversary with Urban by sharing a photo of them embracing on Instagram. Although Urban didn’t post a tribute, he did add a heart emoji under her post.
It’s worth noting that Kidman marked a major anniversary with her ex-husband, Tom Cruise, less than two months before their split. Their relationship began when they filmed Days of Thunder in 1990, following Cruise's split from his first wife, Mimi Rogers. In a 2012 interview with DeJour, Kidman described her feelings for Cruise as intense and impulsive, saying she would have gone to the ends of the earth for him.
The couple tied the knot in December 1990, and over the next decade, they worked together on projects like Far and Away and Eyes Wide Shut. They also adopted daughter Bella Cruise and son Connor Cruise. Despite their happy moments, including celebrating their 10th anniversary in December 2000, the couple announced their separation in February 2001. Cruise filed for divorce days later, which came as a shock to Kidman.
According to court papers obtained by ABC News, Kidman protested Cruise's decision to end their marriage and urged him to seek counseling. However, Cruise claimed he had already decided to separate before their anniversary and denied the divorce was a surprise to Kidman. He also insisted the split had nothing to do with the miscarriage or his involvement with Scientology.
Despite the heartbreak, Kidman focused on her career during this time, releasing Moulin Rouge! and The Others in 2001 and The Hours the following year. She admitted it took her a long time to heal and that she felt isolated even at the height of her success. Winning an Oscar for The Hours in 2003 led to a personal realization that she wanted more from life.
After her divorce from Cruise, who later married Katie Holmes in 2006, Kidman found love again. She met Keith Urban at the G'Day USA gala in Los Angeles in 2005. In a 2021 interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Kidman reflected on her openness to love, saying she prefers a warm approach rather than being closed off. She shared that Urban once asked her, “How’s your heart?” and she responded, “Open.”
As fans continue to speculate about the reasons behind Kidman and Urban’s split, the couple’s journey through love, loss, and new beginnings remains a compelling story. Their experiences highlight the complexities of relationships and the strength it takes to move forward.
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