Nicole Kidman ends 19-year marriage with Keith Urban, citing irreconcilable differences, detailing custody and asset division in Nashville filing.
Divorce Filed After Nearly Two Decades
Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman, 58, officially filed for divorce from Grammy-winning country singer Keith Urban, 57, in a Nashville court on Tuesday, ending their 19-year marriage. Court documents cite “marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split, surprising fans of the longtime Hollywood-country couple.
Family Arrangements Outlined
Kidman and Urban share two teenage daughters: Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14. The divorce filing includes a detailed parenting plan giving Kidman primary residential custody for 306 days annually, with Urban caring for the children the remaining 59 days. The agreement emphasizes that both parents will provide a loving, stable environment and will avoid speaking negatively about one another.
Financial and Property Division Specified
Both stars reportedly earn more than USD 100,000 per month, and neither will seek child support or spousal maintenance. The divorce agreement allows each to retain assets registered in their name, including copyrights and royalties from their respective artistic work. The detailed filing indicates that both parties sought an orderly and equitable separation of assets.
Timeline of Separation
The documents suggest the divorce has been under preparation for weeks. Urban signed the parenting plan on August 29, and Kidman on September 6. Under Tennessee law, the divorce will not be finalized until at least 90 days after filing. Neither Kidman nor Urban’s representatives responded to requests for comment on Tuesday.
Background on the High-Profile Marriage
Both Australian-born, Kidman and Urban met in Los Angeles in 2005 at an event celebrating Australians. They married in Sydney in 2006. This was Kidman’s second marriage, following her divorce from Tom Cruise in 2001, and Urban’s first. The couple has publicly acknowledged challenges in their marriage but rarely indicated divorce was imminent.
Public Statements and Reflections
Despite private struggles, both have publicly expressed mutual admiration in the past. Last year, Kidman described the idea of a “perfect couple” as unrealistic, and Urban has praised Kidman for supporting him during early struggles with substance abuse shortly after their wedding. Their professional accomplishments remain notable: Kidman has starred in Moulin Rouge!, The Hours, Big Little Lies, and Nine Perfect Strangers, while Urban has multiple Grammy Awards and hit singles such as “Somebody Like You.”
Canadian Relevance
Urban recently concluded the Canadian leg of his High and Alive World Tour, performing in Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, and Montreal. Canadian fans of both stars are witnessing the end of a nearly two-decade celebrity partnership that has influenced pop culture and entertainment globally.
