Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban at the Academy of Country Music Awards ceremony in Frisco, Texas. AP/LM Otero
As reported by the media BBC
The actress Nicole Kidman and singer Keith Urban have separated after nearly twenty years of marriage. Sources close to the couple confirmed the information, contacting news outlets privately.
The couple married in June 2006; Nicole Kidman is an Oscar winner, and Urban is a four-time Grammy winner in the country genre. They have two daughters: 17-year-old Sandi Rose and 14-year-old Faith Margaret.
News of the split was first reported by unofficial sources, after which other insiders confirmed it. According to people close to the couple, they have been living separately since the summer, and Urban himself does not seek to end the marriage. Subsequently the information was officially confirmed.
“Everything in my life, I believe, was designed specifically to bring us together,” Urban said on Oprah Winfrey’s show in 2010. “Now I understand: Nicole has taught me so much, brought new meaning to my life, and opened my eyes to many things. This is the best place I have ever been”
What Lies Ahead for the Couple
While there are no official comments yet, witnesses note that the couple continues to appear in public together, showing mutual support and maintaining friendly relations despite the separation.
Kidman had previously stepped onto the world stage from Australia, having spent more than a decade of family life with a former partner in the past, while Urban has left his mark on the music industry with numerous awards and successes. Both stars remain motivated to continue contributing to film and music, as well as to uphold the family values they cherish in real life.
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