Nicole Kidman's Heartfelt Words on Keith Urban Resurface Amidst Divorce

NICOLE KIDMAN'S SHOCKING DIVORCE FILING: THE CRUSH THAT TURNED INTO HEARTBREAK

It's been a whirlwind week in Hollywood, with none other than Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban dominating headlines with their bombshell split after 19 years of marriage. The Oscar-winning actress has filed for divorce from her musician husband, citing irreconcilable differences - but sources close to the couple reveal that Nicole had always planned to grow old with Keith.

THE LOVE THAT LASTED A LIFETIME

In a heart-wrenching interview in 2009, Nicole gushed about her love for Keith: "I want to be in love for the rest of my life. I want to be an old woman still married to Keith, and looking back going, 'what a lovely, lovely journey together.'" The actress had envisioned a future filled with laughter, tears, and adventures shared with her beloved husband.

FROM CRUSH TO MARRIAGE

Fast forward eight years, and Nicole was reminiscing about the early days of their romance on Ellen DeGeneres' chat show. "I had such a crush on Keith, and he wasn't interested in me," she revealed, laughing off the awkward encounter. "He didn't call me for four months!" But despite the rocky start, the two eventually made it work - tying the knot in 2006 during a traditional Catholic ceremony at the Cardinal Cerretti Chapel in her hometown of Sydney.

A MARRIAGE UNDER SIEGE

The couple's seemingly idyllic life began to unravel when they started keeping their own schedules. The Oscar-winning actress and the musician were often apart, with Keith embarking on his High and Alive World Tour, while Nicole juggled her acting career. Insiders claim that the prolonged separation took a toll on their relationship.

NICOLE'S SHOCKING TWIST

But it now appears that Nicole was not just blindsided by the split - she might have been the one to pull the plug! According to sources close to the couple, the actress had grown tired of Keith's absence and felt like she was being held hostage by his touring commitments. "She wanted a more stable life with her family," an insider spills to The Scholarly Note.

A HISTORY OF MARRIAGE AND HEARTBREAK

Nicole Kidman has been through her fair share of romantic ups and downs, having married Tom Cruise in 1990 for 11 years before their highly publicized divorce. She welcomed two children with the actor - Isabella and Connor - but it was Keith Urban who captured her heart a decade later.

A SECRETLY SUFFERING NICOLE?

While promoting her Netflix series The Perfect Couple last year, Nicole candidly admitted that there's no such thing as a "perfect" marriage. "There's no perfect anything," she said with a hint of cynicism. "Anything that's presented as perfect... forget it." These words now seem prophetic in light of her divorce filing.

A FLEETING GLANCE AT HAPPINESS

Just weeks ago, Nicole shared a poignant tribute to Keith on their 19th wedding anniversary, captioning the heartwarming photo: "Happy Anniversary Baby @KeithUrban" The tender black and white image showed the couple sharing a quiet moment backstage at one of his shows. But behind the scenes, it's clear that all was not well.

THE LAST PUBLIC APPEARANCE

The pair were last spotted together publicly in June this year, when they attended a FIFA World Cup match in Nashville, Tennessee. Keith has been busy touring, while Nicole and their daughters have remained in Nashville at their $4million compound.

A FAREWELL TO LOVE?

As the world struggles to comprehend the news of their split, one thing is clear: this marriage was not without its challenges. Sources close to the couple confirm that even the suggestion of Keith being with someone else after their separation has been "difficult for Nicole to process."

KEITH'S QUIET RESPONSE

In a subtle nod to his heartbroken wife, Keith Urban commented on her anniversary post with a single red heart emoji. The country star is currently set to perform in Hershey, Pennsylvania on Thursday - but it remains to be seen if he'll address the recent news.

As one source puts it: "Nicole and Keith's marriage was a labor of love that ultimately couldn't withstand the test of time."