Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 8, 2025 · Entertainment

Nicole Kidman's Interview Hints at Keith Urban Split Before It Went Public

Nicole Kidman seemed to hint at her split from husband Keith Urban in a recent Vogue profile ¿ weeks before the world knew their 19-year marriage was over; (pictured 2023)

SHOCKING CELEBRITY SPLIT: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's 19-Year Marriage Ends in Tears

In a stunning revelation, Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman has all but confirmed that her marriage to country singer Keith Urban is over - weeks before the news was made public. The couple, who tied the knot in 2006, have been married for an impressive 19 years, but it seems their love story has come to an abrupt end.

In a recent profile with Vogue, Kidman dropped subtle hints about her split from Urban, leaving fans and onlookers wondering what had gone wrong. The 58-year-old actress was candid about her summer spent surrounded by loved ones while filming in London, but beneath the surface, it seemed she was still reeling from the collapse of their relationship.

The Oscar winner, 58, who separated from the country singer, 57, earlier this summer , sat down for her cover story in late August

Journalist Wendell Steavenson, who conducted the conversation with Kidman, sensed that something was amiss during their discussion. He noted that Kidman's demeanor was "wry, rueful, unsure of herself" when asked about her life in her 50s. When Steavenson probed further, Kidman made a cryptic comment that has left many scratching their heads: "How many times do you have to be taught that you think you know where your life is going and then it isn’t going in that direction?"

While Kidman sidestepped directly addressing her relationship status with Urban, she did offer glimpses into her summer of fun. From attending concerts and theater productions to spending time with family and friends, Kidman seemed determined to put on a brave face despite the turmoil brewing behind closed doors.

However, just weeks later, the news broke that Kidman and Urban had quietly separated earlier in the summer. The actress filed for divorce in Nashville, citing irreconcilable differences and listing their separation as the time of filing. In the divorce documents obtained by The Scholarly Note.com, it was revealed that Kidman requested to be designated as the primary residential parent of their two teenage daughters.

Journalist Wendell Steavenson, who conducted the conversation, wrote that he 'guessed as much' that Kidman and Urban were no longer together, noting the mood of the discussion ¿ though he 'didn¿t want to pry'

The pair's marriage has been under scrutiny for some time now, with sources suggesting that they had grown apart due to their busy schedules. Urban had previously become "guarded" whenever his wife's name came up in interviews, and Kidman's warm comments about him in past interviews seemed almost... nostalgic?

But what really raises eyebrows is the news that Keith Urban has moved on - allegedly with a young country starlet named Maggie Baugh (or possibly even Kelsea Ballerini?). Insiders claim he's been spotted with his new flame on multiple occasions, leaving many to wonder if he had been planning this breakup for some time.

Meanwhile, Nicole Kidman remains at their $4 million Nashville home with the couple's two teenage daughters. According to sources close to the actress, she was "blindsided" by the split and is still trying to come to terms with what happened.

'When I asked about how she felt now, in her 50s, I had expected to hear a nice trite response about the sagacity of age,' Steavenson observed in the piece published on Wednesday; 'Instead Kidman was wry, rueful, unsure of herself'

One insider revealed that Urban and Kidman had been living separate lives for some time now: "Keith never sees Nicole, either she is filming or he is on tour... there was a lot of love between the two, but they might not divorce, but there is a world which they both live where neither of them are in it."

Another source close to Kidman described her as being "hurt" and "betrayed" by Urban's decision to end their marriage. The mother-of-two reportedly didn't want their relationship to come to an end and had been fighting to save the marriage.

Just days after the news broke, Nicole Kidman shared a cryptic message on Instagram, hinting that she was moving forward with her life - possibly with the support of her daughters? "Excited" was all she said about attending the Chanel show in Paris with Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret by her side.

Kidman then offered a comment that, in hindsight, seemed to speak volumes: 'How many times do you have to be taught that you think you know where your life is going and then it isn¿t going in that direction?' she said; (pictured May 2025)

And if you thought things couldn't get juicier, Nicole's daughter Sunday Kidman-Urban has already started modeling again, strutting down the catwalk for Christian Dior at Paris Fashion Week. The young model seemed determined to prove that she was still on top of her game - and that mom was doing just fine too.

The fallout from this high-profile split is only just beginning, but one thing's for sure: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's love story has come to an end, and it seems both parties are moving forward with their lives in very different ways.

Although she avoided directly addressing her relationship status, Kidman did reflect on her summer spent surrounded by loved ones while filming Practical Magic 2 in London; (pictured 2024)