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While their relationship seemed like practical magic, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are going their separate ways.
The news is surprising for many fans, who looked to the now estranged couple’s almost 20-year marriage as a pillar of romance. Plus, Nicole and Keith looked still the happy couple during their last public outing together just three months ago.
Indeed, the Big Little Lies star and country star were all smiles as they took in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group D match between Los Angeles Football Club and Esperance de Tunis in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 20.
Then, just five days later, Nicole took to Instagram to celebrate her 19th wedding anniversary with Keith in the form of a sweet photo of the pair, Nicole’s arms wrapped around Keith’s shoulders as he held her close. She captioned the June 25 homage, alongside a red heart, “Happy Anniversary Baby.”
But despite the pair’s appearances, E! News confirmed on Sept. 29 that the couple—parents to daughters Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14—had broken up, and that the pair had been living apart “since the beginning of the summer.”
And while neither Nicole nor Keith have spoken publicly about their split, E! News learned that the decision to break up was one-sided, and that Nicole had been trying to save their marriage since they made the decision to live apart.
E! News also learned that their daughters have been living with Nicole in their shared home in Nashville, with Keith—who is currently on tour and is due to perform next in Hershey, Pa., on Oct. 2—residing in a separate home in Tennessee’s capital.
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And while neither Nicole nor Keith have spoken publicly about their split, E! News learned that the decision to break up was one-sided, and that Nicole had been trying to save their marriage since they made the decision to live apart.
E! News also learned that their daughters have been living with Nicole in their shared home in Nashville, with Keith—who is currently on tour and is due to perform next in Hershey, Pa., on Oct. 2—residing in a separate home in Tennessee’s capital.
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The breakup also comes two months after Nicole—also mom to kids Bella, 32, and Connor, 30, with ex-husband Tom Cruise—filed an application to become a resident of Portugal without listing Keith on the form.
However, a source with knowledge of the situation told E! News at the time that the “Blue Ain’t Your Color” singer’s absence was simply due to scheduling conflicts.
And while Nicole and Keith have so far remained mum on their split, over the years they’ve never shied away from sharing their love for one another. As Keith put it during a 2020 appearance on Dax Shephard’s Armchair Expert podcast, “She’s the one that I was searching for my whole life.”
For a look back at the pair’s decades-long romance before their split, read on.
Grand Ole Love
Keith Urban held hands with Nicole Kidman in November 2024 as they walked into Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, where the country singer performed that night.
18th Anniversary in 2024
Keith shared this photo of himself serenading Nicole in an Instagram tribute honoring their 18th wedding anniversary.
2024 AFI Life Achievement Award Gala
It was a family affair for the couple, who were joined by their daughters Sunday Rose (in the floral dress) and Faith Margaret (in the orange gown) at the red carpet event.
Also along for the ride? Nicole’s niece Sybella Hawley, sister Antonia Kidman and brother-in-law Craig Marran.
Sweet 16th Anniversary in 2022
Keith shared this selfie on the couple’s 16th anniversary.
2021 CMA Awards
The actress lovingly touched her husband’s face on the red carpet.
2020 Golden Globes
Keith sweetly held Nicole’s hand at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards, where she was nominated in the Best Actress in a TV Series (Drama) category for her work in Big Little Lies.
2019 ACM Awards
This cute moment between the couple was captured at the 2019 ACM Awards.
2019 Australian Open
The actress cuddled up to her husband during the semi-finals match at the Australian Open.
2018 CMA Awards
The fan-favorite couple embraced after Keith’s win at the 2018 CMA Awards.
2018 American Songbook Gala
Nicole and Keith embraced onstage during Lincoln Center’s American Songbook Gala.
2018 CMAs Selfie
#Selfie! The country singer and actress posed for a picture at the CMA Awards.
2017 Emmys
In this 2017 Emmy Awards pic, it was Keith’s turn to look down as Nicole leaned in.
2017 Oscars
The duo was back to staring into each other’s eyes, but Nicole made this pic even more sweet by placing her hands on Keith’s face.
2017 Film Premiere
The two looked infatuated with each other on the red carpet at the premiere of The Killing of a Sacred Deer.
2017 CMT Artists Of The Year Event
Keith and Nicole shared a sweet moment at the country music gathering.
2017 PDA
The A-list couple shared an intimate kiss in this adorable Facebook picture.
2016 ACM Awards
In this pic, the couple gave a variation of their signature pose. Instead of staring into each other’s eyes, Nicole looked down as Keith leaned in to whisper in her ear.
2016 SAG Awards
This candid pic proves that the couple does this pose IRL and not just on the red carpet.
2015 American Idol Finale
The couple strike their signature pose—leaning in and staring into each other’s eyes.
2015 London Evening Standard Theatre Awards
The Hollywood couple share a tender moment in front of the cameras.
2013 Cannes Film Festival
Keith and Nicole only had eyes for each other at the film event.
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