Nicole Kidman's Racy Roles and the Tumultuous End of Her Marriage to Keith Urban
BOMBSHELL! Nicole Kidman's Marriage on the Rocks: Sources Claim Lack of Intimacy and "Blindsided" Actress is Ready to Move On
Nicole Kidman, the Australian actress known for her daring roles in racy films like Dead Calm, Babygirl, and The Perfect Couple, has been making headlines with her latest projects. However, behind the scenes, sources close to the actress have revealed that her 19-year marriage to country music star Keith Urban is on shaky ground.
According to insiders, the couple's busy schedules and a lack of intimacy have taken a toll on their relationship. Nicole, 58, was reportedly "blindsided" when Keith, 57, asked for a divorce, leaving many wondering what went wrong in this seemingly perfect marriage.
But signs of trouble had been brewing for months. Just last July, Keith abruptly ended an interview with Adelaide radio show hosts Hayley & Max in the Morning after being questioned about Nicole's racy sex scenes in her latest films. When asked if he was uncomfortable watching his wife engage in love scenes with younger actors like Zac Efron, 37, Keith remained tight-lipped and quickly exited the Zoom call.
It's no secret that Nicole has been pushing boundaries in her acting career, but Keith's reaction suggests he may have struggled to reconcile his role as a devoted husband with the provocative content of some of her recent films. The couple's friends have revealed that they've had their fair share of disagreements about Nicole's roles, particularly after she starred alongside Harris Dickinson in Babygirl.
The film, released last year, featured several steamy scenes between Nicole and her co-star, who is nearly two decades younger than the actress. While Nicole described the experience as "liberating," sources close to Keith claim he was visibly uncomfortable during the filming process. The tension between them has been building for months, with some speculating that Keith's tattoo of "babygirl" on his neck now takes on a different connotation in light of Nicole's starring role.
Nicole's latest projects have sparked controversy among fans and critics alike. In addition to Babygirl, the actress appeared in A Family Affair and The Perfect Couple, both of which featured explicit sex scenes with her co-stars. While some praised her for pushing boundaries and exploring complex themes, others criticized her for prioritizing shock value over artistic merit.
But what's perhaps most revealing is Nicole's own candidness about her marriage and her approach to intimacy. In an interview last year, she revealed that she doesn't believe in the concept of a "perfect" marriage, stating, "There's no perfect anything." When asked if this applied to her relationship with Keith, she responded bluntly, "I don't see any of that."
The couple's friends have been quick to come to their defense, citing their commitment to each other and their children. However, sources close to the family reveal that the cracks in their relationship had been growing for months.
Just weeks ago, Nicole attended a high-profile event at Wimbledon without her husband, sparking rumors about the state of their marriage. The couple's daughters, Sunday, 17, and Faith, 14, have reportedly been spending more time apart from their father as he embarks on his High And Alive World Tour in the US.
As the news of Nicole and Keith's split emerges, fans are left wondering what went wrong in this seemingly perfect marriage. Sources close to the couple confirm that a lack of intimacy has taken its toll, but it remains unclear whether they will be able to reconcile their differences during the holiday season or Keith's upcoming birthday next month.
As the drama unfolds, one thing is clear: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's marriage has been anything but "perfect" behind closed doors. The question now is what happens next for this A-list couple.
Sources:
- Woman's Day
- The Scholarly Note
