Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have officially ended their marriage after 19 years together, bringing a close to one of Hollywood and country music’s most admired unions.
According to court records, a judge in Nashville, Tennessee, has formally dissolved the marriage of Oscar-winning actor Nicole Kidman and Grammy-winning country star Keith Urban, declaring both legally single.
Divorce Finalized After Legal Requirements Met
The ruling came after the court determined that the couple had already reached fair and sufficient agreements on key matters, including asset division and child custody. With those arrangements in place, the judge granted the divorce without further dispute.
Kidman initially filed for divorce in September. While the news caught many fans off guard, legal documents suggest the separation had been carefully planned. All major issues related to finances and parenting were resolved and signed on the same day the divorce petition was submitted.
Under Tennessee law, couples with minor children must observe a mandatory 90-day waiting period before a divorce becomes final. That period has now passed, allowing the legal process to conclude.
Co-Parenting and Life in Nashville
Both 58 years old, Kidman and Urban share two teenage daughters. Court filings cite “marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split, language commonly used in amicable divorces.
The parenting plan designates Kidman as the primary residential parent, while emphasizing a shared approach to raising their children. The agreement also indicates that the family will continue to be based in Nashville, the city the daughters have called home their entire lives.
Notably, neither Kidman nor Urban requested child support or spousal support. Their joint assets will be divided in a roughly equal manner, underscoring the cooperative tone of the settlement.
From Red Carpets to Separate Paths
Widely regarded as two of Australia’s most successful global stars, Kidman and Urban first met in Los Angeles in 2005. They married the following year in Sydney, beginning a nearly two-decade partnership that spanned film premieres, award shows, and music industry milestones.
Throughout their relationship, they were frequent red-carpet companions—Urban often by Kidman’s side at the Oscars, and Kidman returning the favor at major country music events like the Academy of Country Music Awards. While the couple occasionally spoke candidly about the challenges of marriage, there were few public signs that a divorce was imminent.
Looking Ahead
The marriage marked Urban’s first and Kidman’s second. She was previously married to Tom Cruise from 1990 to 2001, and the former couple share two adult children.
As they move forward separately, both Kidman and Urban appear focused on stability for their family and maintaining mutual respect. Their divorce may signal the end of a celebrated partnership, but it also reflects a carefully managed transition—one rooted in privacy, cooperation, and a shared commitment to their children.
