Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman Reportedly Split After 19 Years – Details

The breakdown of one of Hollywood's most high-profile marriages had been quietly brewing for months before news emerged they had decided to live apart.

Social media exploded in disbelief after news broke that "Babygirl" star Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban — one of the entertainment world's most enduring power couples — have separated after 19 years of marriage.

Reactions flooded social media with disbelief and sadness as the story spread. "I did not see this coming. They seemed so in love with each other," one netizen posted.

A second expressed the same sentiment, saying the separation was unexpected because they had such a beautiful and solid marriage. "This is the post I never wanted to see 😢," a third shared.

Some netizens insisted they had long predicted trouble, pointing to Kidman's recent on-screen roles as a possible source of strain. "With all those insane movies she's been making lately Iam not surprised…[sic]" someone else observed.

Another remarked, "Watching the last couple of movies she's made I don't blame him. Specially Baby Girl [sic]." A different commenter chimed in, "I figured that was coming with the way her last couple of movies have been."

Others were more emotional, saying, "Praying, they can work out their differences." One heartbroken commenter simply stated, "So sad for the children 💜."

According to TMZ on September 29, 2025, the couple has been living apart since early summer, when sources say Urban quietly moved out of their Nashville home and into a separate residence.

The report paints a painful picture of a marriage unraveling — and not by mutual decision. As to why, a source claimed it was Urban who initiated the separation, catching those close to the couple off guard.

"She didn't want this...She has been fighting to save the marriage," a source told People. Kidman, who is now living with their two children, aged 14 and 17, has been doing her best to keep things stable for the family since he left.

In recent months, however, there have been subtle signs of strain — and increasing public tension. While the pair maintained a united front in past appearances, more recent moments suggested a shift behind the scenes.

Back in July, Urban abruptly ended a live interview after being asked about Kidman's recent acting roles involving intimate scenes. The moment unfolded during a segment on Australia's Mix 102.3 radio show "Hayley & Max in the Morning," where he was promoting his High and Alive World Tour.

According to Radio Today, co-host Max Burford questioned Urban about how he felt seeing his wife in steamy scenes with younger male co-stars, including Zac Efron.

What began as lighthearted banter took a sharp turn as Urban's team immediately disconnected the call without any explanation. The hosts were left stunned. "Oh...why has that happened? What's just happened here?" Burford asked.

"Did he just hang up on us?" co-host Hayley Pearson questioned, later adding that she had expected the situation and believed they had "upset him." Buford said, "I thought we were vibing with Keith," but Pearson replied, "He doesn't like talking about his wife...because it's private...He hates us."

After the interview was cut short, Pearson said she had never experienced a guest hanging up during a live segment before. She appeared frustrated that the question had upset Urban. Burford responded by questioning why she hadn't stopped him from asking it if she expected a negative reaction.

Despite the reported tensions, Kidman publicly marked their wedding anniversary on June 26, sharing a black-and-white photo on Instagram in which she's seen embracing Urban. Her caption read, "Happy Anniversary Baby ❤️ @KeithUrban."

In contrast, Urban made no public acknowledgment of the milestone. His Instagram page at the time focused solely on his music — featuring live performance shots, promotional content, and behind-the-scenes glimpses from the road.

The singer's final post featuring Kidman was dated May 9, when the couple appeared together after the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, where he received the prestigious Triple Crown Award. In the photo, Urban is seen smiling while holding the award, with Kidman seated beside him in the car.

Urban's caption read, "TRIPLE CROWN !!! it was a surreal feeling and truly humbling honor to be recognized at the @acmawards last night, and a triple-sized, massive thank you to @megmoroney, @chrisstapleton, and @brothersosborne for your insanely inspired performances last night during the show. I LOVED every second of it !!!"

Just over a year prior, in April 2024, Kidman spoke about their relationship during an interview with People magazine for its 50th anniversary issue. When the interviewer mentioned her support system, she responded, "They're just lovely people and I'm so lucky that I have Keith, who's just my love, my deep, deep love."

The couple, who wed in 2006, were frequently seen showing affection at public events. No divorce filings have been made, but the future of the marriage remains uncertain.