Actress Nicole Kidman has filed for divorce from her husband, country singer Keith Urban, after nearly 20 years of marriage. According to court records, the couple cited irreconcilable differences in their request to end the marriage. This surprise split comes after reports emerged on Monday that the celebrity couple had broken up.
The pair, who have two daughters together, met in January 2005 at a gala event and started dating shortly afterwards. They got married in Australia in May 2006 and were seen as a model couple in Hollywood.
Their marriage was marked by ups and downs, including when Urban checked himself into rehab four months after their wedding due to substance abuse issues. Kidman reportedly called an intervention for him, which marked a turning point in his life.
Despite their long marriage being rare in the entertainment industry, reports of infidelity had surfaced in the past. In 2024, Urban appeared in a romantic comedy alongside Zac Efron, sparking controversy.
The couple’s split has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world, with fans and colleagues alike expressing surprise and sadness. Kidman is known for her impressive acting career and television shows, while Urban is a Grammy-winning country singer.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/arts/nicole-kidman-keith-urban-divorce.html