Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, one of Hollywood and country music’s most high-profile couples, have confirmed their separation after nearly two decades together. The pair, who wed in June 2006 in Sydney, share two daughters: Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14.
Reports indicate the couple had been living apart since early summer, with insiders saying the split was not entirely unexpected. Friends close to the couple suggested that the separation had been “inevitable,” pointing to years of mounting strain.
Kidman, who recently returned from filming international projects, was said to have made efforts to hold the marriage together, while Urban, busy with touring commitments, focused on his music career. The couple’s increasingly separate schedules reportedly put further distance between them.
Despite the challenges, both stars are said to remain committed to co-parenting their daughters and maintaining stability for their family. The children are expected to continue living primarily with Kidman, though Urban will remain an active presence in their lives.
Their split marks the end of one of the entertainment world’s most closely watched marriages, admired by fans for its longevity in an industry often marked by short-lived unions. While neither Kidman nor Urban has issued a detailed public statement, sources suggest the decision to part ways was made amicably, with mutual respect.
The news brings an emotional close to a 19-year partnership that began as a whirlwind romance and grew into a long-standing Hollywood love story.