Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Divorce After 19 Years of Marriage

The high-profile Hollywood couple's split rocked the entertainment world in late 2025.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 2:48pm

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After nearly two decades of marriage, acclaimed actors Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have divorced. The couple, who met at a gala in Los Angeles and married in a ceremony in Australia, quietly separated for a period before Kidman filed for divorce in September 2025. Their split was finalized in January 2026, with Kidman requesting to be the primary residential parent of their two daughters.

Why it matters

Kidman and Urban's divorce is significant as they were considered one of Hollywood's most enduring power couples, having navigated the challenges of fame and family for nearly 20 years. Their split has sparked speculation about the pressures of maintaining a high-profile relationship in the entertainment industry.

The details

According to sources, the couple had been living apart and experiencing growing distance for some time before the separation. While Kidman had hoped they could work through their issues, her 'trust was lost, and it was too far gone.' The divorce filing revealed Kidman requested to be the primary residential parent of their two daughters, and the couple had signed a marital dissolution agreement.

  • Kidman and Urban's last public appearance together was at a FIFA Club World Cup 2025 game in Nashville in June 2025.
  • The couple celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary just days after that final public outing.
  • In September 2025, Us Weekly confirmed that Kidman and Urban had separated, and Kidman filed for divorce that same month.
  • The divorce was finalized in January 2026.

The players

Nicole Kidman

A renowned Australian actress known for her roles in films like 'The Hours,' 'Moulin Rouge!,' and 'Big Little Lies.'

Keith Urban

A Grammy-winning country music singer-songwriter from Australia, known for hits like 'Blue Ain't Your Color' and 'The Fighter.'

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What they’re saying

“I've been covering like this for a long time. Stop reading s*** into it.”

— Keith Urban

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the divorce to be finalized.

The takeaway

Kidman and Urban's high-profile divorce highlights the challenges of maintaining a lasting relationship in the entertainment industry, where the pressures of fame and public scrutiny can take a toll on even the strongest of partnerships.