Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 26, 2025 · Entertainment

Nicole Kidman's Tender Tribute to Keith Urban on 19th Wedding Anniversary

Nicole Kidman marked nearly two decades of marriage with her husband Keith Urban by sharing a heartfelt tribute to the country star on their 19th wedding anniversary; seen in 2017

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The sun-kissed streets of Tinseltown were abuzz with joy as Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman and country superstar Keith Urban marked their impressive 19th wedding anniversary in style! The Big Little Lies star, 58, took to her Instagram feed to share a tender tribute to her husband, complete with a black-and-white snapshot that melted the hearts of millions.

The intimate photo captures the loving couple sharing a sweet moment backstage at one of Keith's shows. Nicole can be seen draped affectionately over his shoulders, her arm wrapped lovingly around his neck as he gently holds her hand. The pair, parents to daughters Sunday Rose, 16, and Faith Margaret, 14, both closed their eyes, lost in the tender moment as Kidman rested her forehead against Urban's head.

The lovebirds wed back in 2006 during a traditional Catholic ceremony at the Cardinal Cerretti Chapel in her hometown of Sydney

The caption read: "Happy Anniversary Baby ❤️ @KeithUrban". And boy, did it resonate with fans! Within minutes of posting, the photo racked up an astonishing 25,023 likes and counting!

But this wasn't just a casual celebration – Keith Urban took to the comments section to express his love for his wife, responding with a single red heart emoji. Talk about romance!

So, what's behind their enduring love story? The answer lies in their humble beginnings. The couple met at the G'Day LA event in 2005, when Keith was still struggling with addiction. In an exclusive interview with The Scholarly Note (thescholarlynote.com), he revealed that he thought Nicole was "well out of his league" back then.

To mark the special occasion, the Big Little Lies star, 58, posted a sweet black and white photo of them sharing a sweet moment backstage at one of his shows

"I wasn't in a great place in my life," Keith confessed. "I was struggling with a lot of things, and not in a million years would someone like that see anything in me... The fact that we became what it is meant to be is astounding."

Nicole Kidman has been the rock that kept Keith grounded during his tumultuous times. In 2022, she reflected on how she pushed through every negative voice, choosing love over adversity.

The couple's fairy-tale romance was put to the test when Keith nearly destroyed their marriage just four months into their union in 2006. He was struggling with addiction and checked himself into rehab for three months, leaving Nicole to face the music alone.

'Happy Anniversary Baby ¿¿ @KeithUrban,' she captioned the post, which received more than 25,023 likes in less than an hour

But she didn't give up on him. Instead, she chose love, support, and understanding, helping Keith to eventually overcome his demons.

In a heartfelt speech at the AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to Kidman last year, Keith reflected on their journey: "Nic pushed through every negative voice - I'm sure even some of her own - and she chose love. And here we are tonight 18 years later. Her capacity to love is like no one I've ever met."

As they celebrate two decades together, it's clear that Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have built a love that will last a lifetime. So, what's the secret to their enduring marriage? According to Keith, it's simple: "We're just a couple who work things out, go through things together, life, and support each other the best way we can and try and raise our family."

Cheers to many more anniversaries, Nicole and Keith!