Nicole Kidman Confirms Split from Keith Urban After 18 Years

Nicole Kidman confirms separation from Keith Urban after 18 years together. The couple had reportedly lived apart since summer, according to sources

Nicole Kidman and her long-time partner Keith Urban have officially announced their separation, ending nearly two decades of marriage.

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The Oscar-winning actress and the Grammy-winning country music star have two children together and were once considered one of Hollywood’s most enduring couples.

Although the couple has not publicly revealed the reason for their separation, American outlet TMZ reported that they had been living apart since the summer.

Meanwhile, the BBC noted that sources close to the actress suggest Nicole Kidman was not in favour of the separation and had hoped to maintain the relationship.

The news has sent shockwaves through both the entertainment and music industries, given the couple’s history of appearing united both on and off the red carpet.

Nicole Kidman, best known for her roles in Moulin Rouge!, The Hours, and Big Little Lies, married Urban in 2006. Over the years, the pair often spoke openly about their love and support for one another during interviews and award show appearances.

The announcement marks a poignant moment for fans who admired their bond, and speculation continues about what led to the decision to part ways after so many years.

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Despite the split, both Kidman and Urban are expected to continue co-parenting their daughters privately and respectfully, away from public scrutiny.