Nicole Kidman officially filed for divorce from Keith Urban on September 30, but hints of trouble appeared in an interview conducted weeks earlier. In a candid Vogue conversation, Kidman, 58, reflected on her life in her 50s with a tone that suggested uncertainty and change, indicating that the couple’s separation had been unfolding quietly for some time.
The actress expressed this sentiment directly, stating,
“How many times do you have to be taught that you think you know where your life is going and then it isn’t going in that direction?”
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Support System and Emotional Outlet Amid Difficult Times
During her time in Nashville, Kidman revealed that close friendships provided crucial support as she navigated life’s challenges. She mentioned relying heavily on a trusted group that includes former Big Little Lies co-star Reese Witherspoon, a senior oncologist at Vanderbilt Hospital, and another close friend who manages a hospital. She emphasized the value of these relationships by describing them as
“ride-or-die friendships.”
The Oscar winner also explained how she channels the emotional highs and lows into her craft, noting,
“That’s the beauty of what I do. There’s a place for some of this to explode, implode, process, discover.”
Efforts to Preserve Marriage Amid Separation Reports
Despite the announcement of their split, neither Kidman nor Urban, 57, has publicly addressed the end of their 19-year marriage. A source close to the couple told PEOPLE that Kidman didn’t want this separation and has been putting considerable effort into saving their relationship. The two tied the knot in June 2006 after meeting the previous year and have two daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14.
Reflecting on their early days, Kidman recalled during a 2017 interview how Urban was initially slow to respond to her interest:
“I had such a crush on him, and he wasn’t interested in me. It’s true! He didn’t call me for four months.”
Public Appearances and Separate Pursuits in Recent Months
To the outside world, the marriage appeared strong, with Kidman celebrating their 19th wedding anniversary in June by posting a touching photo of herself resting her head on Urban’s shoulders. However, over the summer, the couple pursued separate projects—Kidman wrapped filming on Practical Magic 2 in London alongside Sandra Bullock, while Urban toured internationally with his High and Alive World Tour promoting his 2024 album, High.
In July, an incident involving Urban abruptly leaving a radio interview in Australia added to the speculation about their relationship. The interview ended suddenly when questions about Kidman’s love scenes with Zac Efron in A Family Affair arose. While some media sources described the event as a nonissue, one insider insisted,
“He doesn’t host his Zoom interviews. This is a complete nothingburger.”
Keith Urban’s Departure and What Lies Ahead
Reports from TMZ surfaced revealing that Urban has moved out of the couple’s shared Nashville home to a new residence within the same city. This physical separation marks the latest development in the situation. The implications of their split are significant given their long marriage and public profiles, and it remains to be seen how both will navigate their personal and professional futures post-divorce.
