Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 1, 2025 · Entertainment

Nicole Kidman: A Star's Struggle After Personal Loss and Divorce

Nicole Kidman's mother Janelle died in September last year at age 84 and since then the actress has thrown herself into back to back work and a jam-packed schedule

NICOLE KIDMAN'S SHOCKING DIVORCE!

The Queen of Hollywood is facing a devastating blow as she prepares to accept an award for Best Actress at the 2024 Venice Film Festival. Just hours before taking the stage, Nicole Kidman received the heartbreaking news that her beloved mother, Janelle Kidman, had passed away.

But it seems this isn't the only drama unfolding in Nicole's life. Sources close to the actress have revealed that she and her husband of 18 years, Keith Urban, are splitting up! The country superstar has reportedly moved out of their family home in Nashville, leaving many wondering what went wrong in their seemingly perfect relationship.

Nicole and Keith Urban announced the end of their 19-year marriage earlier this week after sources told The Daily Mail that the pair never saw each other (pictured in May 2025)

According to insiders, Keith was unhappy with Nicole's string of racy film roles, which may have contributed to the breakdown of their marriage. And it seems he's already found someone new - a younger girlfriend who's got everyone talking!

But let's go back to the beginning of this tumultuous tale. Janelle Kidman died in September last year at the age of 84, leaving Nicole heartbroken. In their final conversation, Janelle advised her daughter to "take care of herself," words that now seem eerily prescient.

Nicole's been working non-stop since then, juggling multiple film projects and a six-part crime series, Scarpetta. She even confessed to Variety that she struggles to take time out for herself! "It's very hard for me to go, 'Okay, I'm just going to take care of myself,'" she admitted.

Last October, she sparked fears she was going to suffer from 'burnout' after filming four major Hollywood projects (pictured in Babygirl, alongside Harris Dickinson)

But Nicole's mom was right on the money - the actress has been dealing with her grief by throwing herself into work. Sources claim she's been sleep-deprived and constantly on the move, worrying about burnout and how it might affect her health. And it seems her schedule is getting even busier, as she prepares to delve into some "dark places" in the crime drama Scarpetta.

The Hollywood actress has always prioritized work over self-care, but Janelle's words have stuck with her. Nicole revealed that she's now taking her mom's advice to heart and making time for herself. "I'm doing that more, and I say that to other people in the world," she said.

But despite Nicole's efforts to balance work and life, it seems their marriage was already on shaky ground. Insiders claim Keith and Nicole have been spending huge amounts of time apart, with Keith off touring and Nicole busy filming projects around the world. The couple even rented a luxurious Hampstead mansion in London while Nicole filmed the sequel to Practical Magic - talk about separation anxiety!

Nicole also starred in Netflix's thriller series A Perfect Couple alongside the likes of Liev Schreiber (both pictured) - which was released last month

The news of their split has left fans stunned, especially considering how close they seemed just last year. Remember that Golden Globes moment when Nikki Glaser poked fun at Keith's guitar-playing skills? It seems that joke hasn't aged well.

But what really went wrong in their marriage? Sources suggest it was a lack of intimacy and their busy schedules that ultimately led to the split. "The intimacy isn't there, they are just going through the motions [of being married]," one insider claimed. Ouch!

As Nicole prepares to accept her award at the Venice Film Festival, it's clear she's facing a double whammy - the loss of her mom and the end of her marriage. We can only hope that this devastating news will inspire her to take even more time for herself in the future.

She starred alongside Zac Efron in Netflix's age gap rom com A Family Affair amid her jam-packed schedule

UPDATE: A source close to Nicole has revealed that Keith never saw her during their entire marriage, citing his touring schedule as a major factor. "Keith had to call her out and tell her he wasn't happy," the insider claimed. It seems this couple's love story is far from over, but it'll be interesting to see how they navigate this new chapter in their lives.

THE FINAL WORD: As Nicole Kidman navigates this difficult time, we can't help but wonder what the future holds for this Hollywood power couple. Will they reconcile? Only time will tell!

The Australian actress revealed her mums final words to her were 'take care of yourself' as she admitted she struggles to stop and put herself first

She previously told Variety: 'It's very hard for me to go,

Nicole previously credited her beloved mother for teaching her what it takes to build a long-lasting and successful relationship (Pictured with her parents Janelle and Anthony in 2003)