Nicole Kidman Ends 19-Year Marriage to Keith Urban

Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman, 58, has reached a significant turning point in her 19-year marriage to country singer Keith Urban, 58. This development comes just one day after reports of their separation and rumors of a potential split emerged. According to recent revelations, Kidman has reportedly filed for divorce against Urban.

According to entertainment media outlets like TMZ, Kidman submitted the divorce papers at a court in Nashville, Tennessee, where the couple resides. The documents included details on child custody, child support, and joint parenting education, with both parties signing under the supervision of a notary public. The agreement outlines that their two children will spend 306 days annually with Kidman and 59 days with Urban. While educational and health-related decisions will be made jointly, Kidman will have primary residential custody. Both parties waived claims for spousal support and child support, agreeing to retain their assets separately. However, the agreement includes a clause stating that Urban has made partial advance payments toward child support.

Earlier reports indicated that Urban began living separately after leaving their home in June, and that Kidman had desperately tried to salvage the relationship, even posting a couple photo on Instagram for their wedding anniversary. However, Kidman reportedly decided to file the lawsuit abruptly the previous day. She cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the divorce.

Another outlet, Page Six, cited a source claiming that rumors had spread among the couple’s relatives and acquaintances that Urban had grown close to another woman. A close associate of Kidman stated, “Kidman did not want the separation and had tried to maintain the family,” adding, “Even after Urban left the house, she continued to care for the children and support the family.”

This marks Kidman’s second divorce. She previously married Tom Cruise, 63, whom she met during the 1990 film Days of Thunder, and divorced in 2001. Photos of her celebrating the finalization of her divorce at the time spread online, becoming iconic as the “divorce meme,” though Kidman recently clarified that the images were taken during a film shoot. She and Cruise have an adopted daughter, Bella, 33, and son, Connor, 30.

Kidman and Urban began their relationship in 2005 after meeting at the Australian cultural event “G’DAY USA Gala” in the U.S., and remarried in June the following year. Over the years, Kidman frequently expressed her affection for Urban. In a 2013 magazine interview, she described her marriage to Cruise as “intoxication,” but called her relationship with Urban “true love,” often appearing at events as a couple to showcase their bond. With Urban, she has two daughters: Sunday, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15.

Key Details of the Divorce Agreement

• Child Custody: The agreement states that their two children will spend 306 days annually with Kidman and 59 days with Urban.
• Joint Decision-Making: Educational and health-related decisions will be made jointly by both parents.
• Primary Residential Custody: Kidman will have primary residential custody of the children.
• Spousal and Child Support: Both parties waived claims for spousal support and child support, agreeing to retain their assets separately.
• Advance Payments: The agreement includes a clause stating that Urban has made partial advance payments toward child support.

Background of the Relationship

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban began their relationship in 2005 after meeting at the Australian cultural event “G’DAY USA Gala” in the U.S. They officially remarried in June 2006. Throughout their marriage, Kidman has often spoken about her deep affection for Urban, describing their relationship as “true love” in contrast to her previous marriage to Tom Cruise.

Previous Marriage to Tom Cruise

Kidman's first marriage to Tom Cruise ended in 2001. During that time, she became known for her iconic “divorce meme” photos, which were later clarified to have been taken during a film shoot. The couple has two adopted children, Bella and Connor.

Impact on Their Family

Despite the reported separation, Kidman has continued to show her commitment to her children, even after Urban left the home. Her efforts to maintain the family structure have been highlighted by those close to her. The situation is a significant moment in Kidman's personal life, marking the end of a long and publicly visible relationship.