Nicole Kidman's £65K London Manor: Living the High Life Without Keith Urban
NICOLE KIDMAN'S £65,000 LONDON LUXURY: Actress Spends Small Fortune on Boy George's Former Mansion - But Where's Keith Urban?
It looks like Nicole Kidman is living it up in London, but without her husband by her side! The Moulin Rouge star has been renting a luxurious Hampstead mansion once owned by the infamous pop icon Boy George, and the whopping £65,000 ($AU132,000) monthly rent might just be worth it - even if Keith Urban isn't.
The 58-year-old actress has been based in England to film the Practical Magic sequel, but her living arrangements have raised eyebrows among locals. Insiders claim that Nicole is 'getting comfortable' in the 'dream home', which boasts an impressive five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a cinema, and even a meditation room! The mansion's stunning roof terrace offers breathtaking views of Hampstead Heath, making it the perfect retreat for A-listers used to living in America.
But what's really got tongues wagging is Nicole's prolonged absence from her husband. Keith Urban has been touring across the US and Canada with his High and Alive tour until October 15th - a whopping three months! Their usually diligent routine of not spending more than two weeks apart seems to have taken a backseat, leaving fans wondering if their relationship is stronger than ever or on shaky ground.
A source close to the couple revealed that they do make an effort to stay in touch daily, but the time difference and conflicting schedules are taking a toll. "It's like they both went their separate ways," the insider confessed. Nicole's mother passed away last September, and it seems the actress is still grieving - which might explain her desire for some alone time.
The mansion's notorious past didn't deter Nicole from renting the property. In 1986, a young man named Michael Rudetsky was found dead in the living room, having taken heroin at Boy George's infamous "Gothic pile". The Culture Club singer was reportedly battling his own addiction demons around that time. Despite its dark history, the mansion remains an architectural gem - built in 1868 for engineer Edward Gotto and later expanded by Boy George himself.
In a shocking twist, Boy George had continued to live in the house until he put it on the market in 2022 for a staggering $30 million! The property's three-year renovation project was documented on the Channel 4 series Selling Super Houses in 2023. Insiders claim that Nicole loves the mansion's beautiful location and ample space, making it an ideal retreat from her busy Hollywood lifestyle.
But what does this mean for Nicole and Keith's relationship? Are they taking a break or is their love stronger than ever? Only time will tell. One thing's for sure - Nicole Kidman knows how to live life in style, even if she has to do it alone in London!