A source confirmed to BBC News that global star Nicole Kidman and her famous Australian singer husband Keith Urban have decided to separate after nearly two decades of marriage, a move that surprised their fans worldwide.

A Shared Family and a Life Full of Success

The couple, married in 2006, have two daughters: Sunday Rose (17) and Faith Margaret (14). Throughout their years of marriage, they accompanied each other at major events, whether on the red carpet or award ceremonies, often appearing together to support one another.

Report: Kidman Does Not Want the Separation

TMZ was the first to break the news, indicating that the couple has been living separately since the summer and that Kidman does not want the separation.

A source close to the family confirmed this news, while the reasons for the split remain unclear.

A Relationship That Withstood Challenges

Despite their professional successes, the couple went through difficult times. A few months after their marriage, Urban voluntarily entered a rehab center to treat alcohol and drug addiction. Instead of breaking their marriage, the crisis, according to his statements, strengthened their bond.

Urban said in a 2010 interview with Oprah Winfrey: “Everything was meant to bring us together… Nic taught me a lot and changed my life in ways I never imagined… This is the best place I’ve ever been in my life.”

Last Joint Appearance

Kidman and Urban were spotted together last June during a FIFA Club World Cup match in Nashville, USA, and also appeared in May with smiles and warm feelings at the Country Music Academy Awards where Urban was honored with the “Triple Crown” award.

Previous Marriages and Experiences

It is worth noting that Kidman was previously married to global star Tom Cruise for over 10 years before they divorced in 2001 after adopting two children during their marriage.

Nicole Kidman’s Wealth: Hollywood’s Highest-Paid Star

Nicole Kidman’s net worth is estimated at around $250 million according to Celebritynetworth. She first appeared in the late 1980s in films such as “Dead Calm” and “Days of Thunder” alongside Tom Cruise.

She cemented her status with major works like “Cold Mountain,” “Batman Forever,” and “Moulin Rouge.”

She also starred in successful series including “Big Little Lies,” “The Undoing,” and “The Family Law.”

According to Forbes, Kidman was the highest-paid actress in the world in 2024 with earnings of $31 million and is believed to have earned $1 million per episode of “Big Little Lies.”

Keith Urban’s Wealth: Country Music Star

Urban’s wealth is estimated at around $75 million. He has won several Grammy, CMA, and ACM awards and sold millions of albums worldwide.

Urban has established himself as one of the leading faces in country music and one of the most famous judges on TV talent shows.

A $30 Million Real Estate Empire

The couple owns luxury properties worldwide valued at over $30 million, including a 12,000-square-foot mansion in Nashville purchased in 2008 for $3.5 million, a home in Beverly Hills, California, for $5 million, and a 111-acre farm in Boonah Hill, Australia, valued at $4.1 million.