Nicole Kidman’s unexpected decision to file for divorce from Keith Urban after nearly 20 years of marriage has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, drawing renewed attention to her highly publicized divorce from Tom Cruise. Tom Cruise on Nicole divorce remains a subject of intense scrutiny as the former couple’s shared history and current developments intertwine with fresh revelations about Kidman’s current marital turmoil.
The End of a Long-Term Marriage Between Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban
After almost two decades together, Nicole Kidman, 58, and Keith Urban, 57, have begun formal proceedings to end their marriage. The couple, who are parents to daughters Faith, 17, and Sunday Rose, 14, had appeared inseparable in public, with affectionate posts and red carpet moments that suggested a strong bond. However, insiders reveal the split came as a surprise, attributing it to a ‘one-sided’ decision driven by Nicole, who reportedly tried to salvage the relationship.
Recent rumors have linked Keith Urban to fellow country guitarist Maggie Baugh, 25, who toured with him this past summer. Sources say this has left Nicole feeling deeply betrayed and hurt, stating,
“It’s devastating to her. She’s shocked.”
Keith has allegedly moved out, setting up a residence near their Nashville family home, while Nicole remains there with their daughters. The couple had reportedly been living separately since early summer, signaling difficulties long before the announcement.
Turbulence Revisits Nicole Kidman’s Past with Tom Cruise
Amid the shock of her current divorce, Nicole Kidman’s earlier separation from Tom Cruise in 2001 has resurfaced in the public eye. Experts suggest that Kidman is reliving the emotions tied to her former marriage, which ended after 11 years. It is believed the two have not communicated for over 20 years. A source reveals Tom’s complicated feelings about the situation, noting that he views this recent news as a form of ‘karma’ catching up with her.
The insider explains,
“Tom took so much grief from Nicole and her Hollywood cronies when they first divorced, he’ll never forget or forgive how villainised he was and in some ways that far reaching perception haunts him to this day.”
Tom reportedly keeps close tabs on Kidman’s divorce news, feeling sympathy for her pain but also perceiving the situation as poetic justice, adding that,
“a part of him feels badly for her, since he knows how much she’s hurting. But at the same time he’s also allowing himself a little pat on the back and telling people close to him that this is karma doing its thing to a large degree.”
Unspoken Reasons Behind Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s Split
The exact reasons for Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s split have never been officially disclosed. Reports from a former Scientologist allege the church exerted pressure on the couple to separate after Nicole refused to join. While Tom has maintained silence on the matter, Nicole was more open, discussing her heartbreak publicly. She appeared on the David Letterman show after their split and later reflected on her mourning period, revealing,
“‘I thought our life together was perfect… It took me a very long time to heal. It was a shock to my system…We became very dependent on one another. I was reeling with Tom. I would have gone to the ends of the earth for him…. I was totally smitten – I fell madly, passionately in love.’”
Nicole’s Marriage to Keith Urban: A Contrasting Chapter
After meeting Keith Urban in 2005, Nicole’s life took a new turn despite Urban’s personal challenges, including addiction issues and time spent in rehab early in their marriage. Nicole praised him publicly as a “wonderful father” and “wonderful husband,” describing herself as “very fortunate.” However, following the breakdown of their relationship, sources reveal Tom Cruise kept his distance, even avoiding high-profile events like the 2023 Oscars to steer clear of encountering Nicole.
Despite their detachment, Tom has held strong opinions about Keith’s public image. An insider shared,
“Tom didn’t have a high opinion about Keith, so it annoyed him when this guy was painted as this saintly figure who’d swooped in on a white horse, so to speak, and rescued Nicole from the hellish memory of their marriage.”
The source also described how Tom never disparaged Nicole in public but recalls that Nicole mocked his height post-divorce, a sensitive topic for him.
Tom Cruise’s Feelings About Nicole’s Comments and Current Divorce
Nicole’s descriptions of her marriage to Tom as “mundane” and her romance with Keith as “incredibly raw, incredibly dangerous” have added to Tom’s feelings of vindication now that her marriage to Keith is unraveling. The insider notes,
“It’s only natural Tom would feel a sense of vindication now that she’s having to eat her words.”
Tom believes the “perfect marriage” story Nicole promoted was more of a façade, and he says he always considered Keith a rebound designed to fit a particular image for Nicole.
As the details of Kidman and Urban’s divorce emerge, Tom feels confirmed in his long-held views.
“The whole world is finally seeing what Tom says he’s known all along, that the perfect marriage narrative Nicole was always pushing was more of a dream than reality… Tom says he has always believed Keith was a rebound who fit the image Nicole wanted to project. And now that Nicole and Keith are divorcing and all the messy details are getting out, it’s pretty clear Tom was right.”
Tom Cruise’s Life After Divorce: New Relationships and Reflections
Following the dissolution of his marriage to Nicole Kidman, Tom married Katie Holmes in 2006, a union that ended acrimoniously in 2012 amid controversies linked to Scientology’s influence. Afterward, he had brief romances with Penelope Cruz, Hayley Atwell, and socialite Elsina Khayrova, but none developed into lasting relationships.
Earlier this year, Tom began a friendship with actress Ana De Armas, 37. The pair confirmed their romance during a summer vacation in Vermont when they were photographed holding hands, sparking speculation about Tom possibly marrying for a fourth time. Despite this, sources say Tom plans to keep his personal happiness private as Nicole endures the public and painful break-up.
Tom Cruise’s Compassion Amid Nicole Kidman’s Painful Divorce
According to insiders, Tom is refraining from gloating over Nicole’s distress and divorce troubles. He reportedly empathizes deeply with what Kidman is experiencing, especially given the humiliations inflicted by Keith Urban’s alleged stage interactions with Maggie Baugh. The insider explains,
“He’s not going to rub this in her face, that is not his style at all. And to be fair, he does feel a lot of sympathy for her right now, it’s never fun going through a public split. The crappy way Keith is treating her, all this flirting on-stage with his guitarist, is awful and Tom feels pretty terrible she’s having to deal with that.”
Furthermore,
“He knows how tough the humiliation must be for her. No one would blame him for gloating but he’s actually being very magnanimous about this and has even reached out to her to offer support.”
