Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Divorce After 19-Year Marriage
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are now officially divorced, concluding their 19-year marriage. The decision was made during a formal hearing in Nashville, where Judge Stephanie J. Williams granted the divorce following their agreement on asset division and child custody.
Details of the Divorce
The divorce was finalized on a Tuesday in a Nashville courtroom. Judge Williams stated, “there exist such irreconcilable differences between the parties that would render continuation of the marriage impractical and impossible.” Both Kidman and Urban chose not to attend the hearing, and their representatives did not provide immediate comments.
Timeline of the Divorce
- Filing Date: September 2023
- Waiting Period: Tennessee law mandates a 90-day waiting period for couples with minor children before a divorce is finalized.
Kidman and Urban share two teenage daughters. Their divorce filing cited “marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences” as reasons for the split. As per their signed agreement, Kidman will be the primary residential parent, and they plan to continue living in Nashville.
Asset Division and Support
The divorce settlement details indicate that neither parent would receive child or spousal support. Additionally, the couple has agreed on a nearly equal division of their joint assets, simplifying the legal proceedings.
The Couple’s Background
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were two of the most recognized figures in entertainment, having met in Los Angeles in 2005. They married in Sydney the following year. Over the years, they were regulars at major awards shows, supporting each other’s careers.
This marriage was Urban’s first and Kidman’s second; she was previously married to Tom Cruise from 1990 to 2001, with whom she shares two older children. Despite their public expressions of love, the couple had acknowledged some marital challenges.
Their separation may come as a surprise to fans, considering the lack of apparent issues leading up to the divorce. Nevertheless, it marks the end of a significant chapter for one of Hollywood’s most notable couples.
