Nicole Kidman made the decision to end her 20-year marriage to Keith Urban after he made some really “questionable choices.”
According to sources close to the couple, the country singer had “been going through some stuff” for quite a while. Urban and Kidman announced their separation after nearly two decades together, ending one of Hollywood’s longest marriages.
While the couple’s separation was confirmed in September, an insider revealed to People Magazine that the signs had been building quietly for some time. Urban has “just been going through some stuff” as of late.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's decision to separate was one-sided. https://t.co/sqlkkPFJHE pic.twitter.com/z2W9AT7cje
— E! News (@enews) September 30, 2025The insider added, “He has been making questionable choices for some time now, and this was not the case of them just drifting apart.” Another source close to Kidman stated that this wasn’t just a case of drifting apart. Rather, it followed a pattern of “questionable choices” on Urban’s part. “For those around him, this has felt more like a gradual drift than some big shocking break,” the source added.
Speaking with the publication, the insider said, “Nicole’s sister [Antonia] has been a rock, and the entire Kidman family has come together to support one another.” “She didn’t want this,” they added. “She has been fighting to save the marriage.” Despite her efforts, the marriage could not be salvaged. It marked a significant personal loss for the actress.
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The Kidman-Urban separation, which garnered the attention of 60% of entertainment news readers (Comscore, 2025), captivates audiences due to their high-profile status. With Kidman’s 20 million Instagram followers amplifying the story, the split highlights the challenges of long-term marriages in the Hollywood industry. It resonates with 55% of fans interested in celebrity relationships.
