Hollywood power couple Nicole Kidman and country music star Keith Urban have reportedly parted ways after nearly two decades of marriage.TMZ, citing multiple sources, reports that the couple separated and has been living apart “since the beginning of summer.”“Sometimes relationships just run their course,” a source told Page Six, adding that the split was ‘one-sided’ and insisted that Kidman “did not want the separation.” According to the buzz, the actress was in fact “trying to save things.”Urban has reportedly moved out of their family home in Nashville and now has his own residence in the city. Meanwhile, Kidman has been caring for their two daughters.
Trouble in paradise
The news of the split comes just 2 months before E! reported that the ‘Big Little Lies’ actress had applied for residency in Portugal. Urban, on the other hand, was not listed on the application. At the time, Urban’s exclusion from the papers raised speculation about their marriage. However, a source explained his absence was due to tour commitments in the U.S., adding that he intended to submit his application later.
Nicole marks 19th wedding anniversary
Despite alleged issues in her marriage since early this year, Kidman marked their 19th wedding anniversary on June 25 by sharing a photo with Urban on Instagram, captioning it as, “Happy Anniversary Baby @KeithUrban.”The couple married in Sydney in June 2006, a year after meeting at the G’Day USA gala. It remains unclear whether Kidman and Urban plan to officially divorce.Kidman was previously married to Tom Cruise from 1990 to 2001, with whom she shares two children, Bella and Connor.
