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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were considered a cherished pair in Hollywood until their unexpected parting. The former couple officially ended their marriage in under four months after reports of their split surfaced in September 2025. They had reportedly been living apart since the start of summer 2025, according to various reports. Their startling separation occurred 19 years after they tied the knot in 2006, an event that fans believed marked the beginning of their lasting love. Now, fans are eager to understand the factors that led to their breakup.
When questioned about her well-being following her separation from Keith, Nicole mentioned to Variety in March 2026 that her primary focus was on nurturing her daughters and preserving their family dynamic.
“I am doing fine, as I am determined to pursue positivity,” she stated. “I deeply value my family and am committed to maintaining their stability as we move forward. That’s my stance. I refrain from discussing anything further out of respect. I am committed to the principle of, “We are a family,” and that identity will endure.”
Hollywood Life examines the available details surrounding Nicole and Keith’s surprising separation below.
Did Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban Divorce?
Indeed. A day following widespread reports of their split, Nicole initiated divorce proceedings in September 2025, as per TMZ. Their divorce was finalized on January 6, 2026.
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Why Did Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban Break Up?
Numerous outlets have indicated that Nicole was opposed to her marriage falling apart. A source confided in People that the Eyes Wide Shut actress’s sister, Antonia, “has been a pillar of support, and the entire Kidman family has united to support one another,” further noting that Nicole “did not desire this [split].”
“She has been exerting effort to salvage the marriage,” the source claimed.
Corroborating this account, a source informed Page Six that Nicole “was endeavoring to salvage the relationship” between herself and Keith and that she “did not wish for the separation.” Entertainment Tonight echoed this sentiment, stating that Nicole is “heartbroken and wished to avoid this outcome.”
TMZ, which initially broke the story, conveyed that Keith and Nicole had been living separately since the beginning of the summer. The news source also mentioned that Keith is “romantically involved” with another woman amidst his ongoing divorce from Nicole.
In legal documents acquired by Fox News, Nicole attributed her divorce from Keith to “marital discord” and “irreconcilable differences.”
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The most recent public appearance of Nicole and Keith together was in June 2025 at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 held in Tennessee. During that month, Nicole posted a monochrome snapshot on Instagram featuring herself and Keith to celebrate their wedding anniversary.
“Joyful Anniversary, darling,” the Big Little Lies actress wrote as the caption for her post, with Keith responding with a red heart emoticon.
Do Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban Have Children?
Affirmative, Nicole and Keith are parents to two children: Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret. Nicole also has children named Isabella Jane and Connor Cruise with her former spouse, Tom Cruise. They were husband and wife from 1990 until 2001.
As of the time of this publication, neither Nicole nor Keith have openly commented on their separation.