Nicole Kidman Files for Divorce from Keith Urban After 19 Years of Marriage

Nicole Kidman has filed for divorce from country star Keith Urban after nearly two decades of marriage, PEOPLE confirmed on Sept. 29.

The Oscar-winning actress filed for divorce just one day after news broke that the couple had been separated for months. TMZ was the first to report the filing.

A Love Story That Lasted Nearly Two Decades

Nicole Kidman, 58, and Keith Urban, 57, first met at a gala in Los Angeles in 2005. One year later, in June 2006, they were married in Sydney, Australia. Together, they share two daughters — Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14.

Over the years, both often spoke publicly about their devotion. In 2024, Kidman told PEOPLE that she felt “so lucky that I have Keith who’s just my love, my deep, deep love.” Ahead of the Met Gala that same year, she admitted that she relied on him to calm her nerves: “I just have my man with me.”

Cracks in the Marriage

A source close to the family revealed that Nicole “didn’t want this” and had been “fighting to save the marriage.” Her sister Antonia Kidman has been described as her “rock” during this time, with the Kidman family rallying around to support her.

The split reportedly followed a summer apart. While Nicole was filming Practical Magic 2 in London, Urban was traveling across the globe on his High and Alive World Tour. The physical distance is said to have deepened the emotional divide.

Another insider told PEOPLE that their separation “really hasn’t been a secret,” adding that the couple “had been living separately for a while.” Those close to Urban also believed the breakup was “kind of inevitable.”

Divorce Confirmed After 19th Anniversary

What makes the announcement even more heartbreaking is that just three months earlier, Kidman had celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary with a sweet Instagram post of the two cuddling. “Happy Anniversary Baby ❤️ @KeithUrban,” she captioned at the time.

Despite public appearances together and constant displays of affection, the divorce filing has confirmed that the couple’s marriage could not be saved.

Conclusion

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s divorce marks the end of one of Hollywood and country music’s most admired love stories. After 19 years together, they are now focused on their family and raising their two daughters while adjusting to life apart.