Keith Urban may have been dropping subtle hints about his marriage struggles with Nicole Kidman months before their divorce filing news hit the tabloids. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the country music star dropped the term “relationship sacrifices.”
He meant it in the context of his career, but the comment has taken on a deeper meaning since the couple officially decided to part ways. So, let’s look at the details about their divorce filings and how Urban and Kidman have been dealing with the fallout while being in the public eye.
Everything You Need to Know About Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman’s Divorce Filing
The news of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s split came as a shock to everyone, though insiders have claimed there was simmering tension behind the scenes. According to the BBC, Kidman filed for the divorce at a Tennessee court, and the reason cited was “irreconcilable differences.”
Moreover, she also requested to be the primary residential parent for their daughters. Over 20 years, Urban and Kidman were regulars at award shows and Hollywood premieres, and we saw them support each other’s careers. But it seems like even this glittering public image couldn’t shield them from facing personal struggles.
The couple had also been living apart during the summer before the divorce filing. And sources say that Kidman was trying to save the relationship, but Urban decided to move on (via TMZ).
How Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Are Dealing With the Fallout of Their Marriage
Despite the headlines, both stars appear to be handling the aftermath of their separation in different ways, at least publicly. Nicole Kidman has been focusing on family and career, and according to People’s source, “she isn’t someone who dwells on regrets; she believes everything happens for a reason.”
She’s returned to Nashville after a trip to Europe and is preparing for upcoming projects such as Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Scarpetta, a sequel to Practical Magic with Sandra Bullock, and a third season of Big Little Lies. Moreover, she’s also been on the cover of Vogue and attended Paris Fashion Week, which shows that Kidman isn’t letting the divorce proceedings weigh her down.
On the other hand, Keith Urban is currently on his High and Alive World Tour, where he had a playful interaction with a fan. She revealed her name was Nicole, and he threw himself on the floor in a playful way (via People).
Adding to the mix, Urban has also adjusted his performances by changing certain lyrics that were once about Kidman and dedicated them to instrumentalist Maggie Baugh instead (via The Daily Beast). So, it’s clear that the ex-couple are charting the fallout in their own individual ways, but did you ever think that Kidman and Urban, out of all people, would be divorced?
