Signs of Strain Before the Split: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's Impending Divorce
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Signs of Strain Before the Split
Two months before Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s impending divorce became public, keen observers noticed subtle but telling signs of tension. During a public appearance, Urban awkwardly sidestepped praise about the couple’s nearly two-decade marriage, a moment that now stands out as a red flag in hindsight. While fans had long admired their Hollywood romance, insiders now suggest their relationship had been quietly unraveling for months, with the couple reportedly living apart since early summer[1]. Kidman, focused on their children, has been holding the family together, while Urban settled into a new home in Nashville. Neither has made an official statement, but sources claim Urban initiated the separation, leaving Kidman hoping to reconcile[1].
Behind the Scenes: Why the Marriage Faltered
The reasons for their breakup appear rooted in the natural drift that can affect even the most glamorous partnerships. Friends close to the couple say they simply grew apart over time, a sentiment echoed in recent reports[1]. While the split may come as a shock to fans, those paying attention saw signs of trouble, from counseling sessions in 2017 to Urban’s recent reluctance to celebrate their marriage in public. Sometimes, relationships reach their natural conclusion despite years of shared history. As one source put it, “Sometimes relationships just run their course.” For Kidman and Urban, the end of their marriage marks the close of a chapter that once seemed unbreakable—and a reminder that even celebrity unions face real-life challenges[1].