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

Nicole Kidman's Intense Role and Its Impact on Personal Life

Nicole Kidman had to pause filming erotic movie, Babygirl, after becoming 'frustrated' shooting the numerous steamy scenes and no longer being able to stand being touched (seen in film with Harris Dickinson)

NICOLE KIDMAN'S SECRET STRUGGLES EXPOSED: ACTRESS REVEALS SHE HATES FILMING EROTIC SCENES AND 'WANTS TO BE LEFT ALONE' AFTER 19 YEARS OF MARRIAGE

The glamorous world of Hollywood's A-listers is often shrouded in secrecy, but when it comes to the marital woes of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, the truth is finally out. The actress, 58, has been making headlines with her starring role in the raunchy drama "Babygirl", but behind the scenes, she was secretly struggling to cope with the demands of filming numerous steamy scenes.

In a shocking admission, Nicole revealed that she had reached her breaking point and was "over" being touched after months of shooting intimate scenes for the film. The Oscar-winning actress confessed to feeling "burnout" from the constant demands of her role, telling The Sun: "There was an enormous amount of sharing and trust and then frustration. It's like, 'Don't touch me'."

And her admission that she 'didn't care if I am never touched again in my life', has been viewed in a new light, after she filed for divorce from husband Keith Urban on Tuesday (seen in 2023)

Sources close to the couple claim that Nicole's struggles with filming erotic scenes may have contributed to the breakdown of their marriage. Insiders reveal that Keith Urban, 57, has been growing increasingly uncomfortable with his wife's racy roles, particularly after she landed the lead in "Babygirl". The film's premise, which follows a high-powered married company boss who falls for a kinky young intern, may have triggered a crisis in the relationship.

Nicole and Keith, parents to daughters Sunday, 17, and Faith, 14, have been living separate lives for months. While Nicole was away filming "Babygirl", Keith was busy touring the States with his music shows. Sources claim that the couple's frequent separations had taken a toll on their marriage, leaving them feeling more like roommates than partners.

The final nail in the coffin came when Nicole filed for divorce from her husband of 19 years on Tuesday. The move has left fans stunned and speculating about what went wrong in the marriage. Insiders claim that Keith was "blindsided" by Nicole's decision, but sources reveal that he had been growing increasingly unhappy with their relationship.

The actress made headlines last year with her starring turn in the raunchy drama, but confessed to 'hating' having to film so many sex scenes and struggling to cope

One source close to the couple tells The Scholarly Note: "The intimacy isn't there anymore; they're just going through the motions of being married. If this separation gets them back together, that would be amazing, but Keith had to call her out on his unhappiness."

The drama surrounding Nicole and Keith's marriage may have been brewing for months, but their friends were aware that things weren't quite right between them. A source reveals: "People close to Keith felt like the split was kind of inevitable. It really hasn't been a secret that they've been living separately for a while now."

But what about the rumors that Nicole's racy roles were putting a strain on her marriage? Insiders claim that Keith had become increasingly uncomfortable with his wife's on-screen performances, particularly after she landed the lead in "Babygirl". The film's premise may have triggered a crisis in the relationship.

Her candid comments have been reappraised following her separation from musician Keith, 57, after 19 years of marriage, with their busy work schedules and a lack of intimacy being claimed at the reason for the breakup (seen in 2017)

In a bizarre incident last July, Keith abruptly ended an interview when questioned about Nicole's recent sex scenes. He was quizzed about her appearance in love scenes with younger actors like Harris Dickinson, 29, but Keith refused to comment, instead hanging up on the interviewer.

Sources claim that Keith had been "supportive" of Nicole's work, but things may have changed after she landed the lead in "Babygirl". Insiders reveal: "When Keith is watching her work, he sees it as her art. She is playing characters – she isn't playing Nicole Kidman. Keith isn’t wincing during these types of scenes; he knows it's just part of the story."

But things took a turn for the worse when Nicole's candid comments about filming erotic scenes were brought to light. In an interview with The Sun last October, she revealed: "It was so present all the time for me that it was almost like a burnout." Sources claim that Keith may have struggled to cope with his wife's on-screen performances, leading to their eventual split.

It was also reported last year that Keith had to take a step back from seeing her as his wife while she was filming racy scenes with other men (seen in May last year)

As the news of Nicole and Keith's divorce spreads, fans are left wondering what went wrong in their marriage. Insiders reveal that the couple had been living separate lives for months, with Nicole spending time in London filming her latest project while Keith was touring the States.

But what about the rumors that Keith has moved out of their family home? Sources claim that he has "acquired his own residence in Nashville" and is no longer living with Nicole. Insiders reveal: "They do make an effort to speak every day when they're apart, but it's shocking how much time they've spent apart since Nicole's mother died last September."

As the drama surrounding Nicole and Keith's marriage unfolds, fans are left wondering what the future holds for the couple. Will they be able to work through their differences and save their marriage, or will this be the end of an era? Only time will tell.