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Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman | Source: Getty Images
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman | Source: Getty Images

Nicole Kidman Indicates What Led to Split from Keith Urban

Andrii Tykhyi
Oct 01, 2025 - 08:14 A.M.

Nicole Kidman's recent divorce filing has offered a glimpse into what may have led to the end of her nearly 20-year marriage to Keith Urban.

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Nicole Kidman has initiated divorce proceedings to end her marriage to Keith Urban, nearly two decades after they wed. The filing comes just a day after the news of their separation broke.

Court documents obtained by Fox News Digital show that the actress, 58, cited "irreconcilable differences" and referred to "marital difficulties" as the reason for ending the relationship. She listed Sept. 30 as the official date of separation.

Kidman requested to be named the primary residential parent of the couple's two daughters. She also asked the court to grant an "absolute divorce" at the final hearing. The actress first met Urban in 2005 at an event in Australia, and they married the following year in Sydney.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are pictured at the FIFA Club World Cup Group D football match between US Los Angeles FC and Tunis' Esperance Sportive de Tunis at the Geodis Park stadium in Nashville on June 20, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are pictured at the FIFA Club World Cup Group D football match between US Los Angeles FC and Tunis' Esperance Sportive de Tunis at the Geodis Park stadium in Nashville on June 20, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

The filing comes less than two years after Keith Urban, in a 2023 interview, reflected on their life together. At the time, he said that despite the challenges of their careers, family always came first.

News of the split quickly prompted reactions from fans. "Somethings up… Team Nic Always ❤️," one wrote. Another described the development as "really sad." A third added, "They are great together — I pray they can work it out."

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