Nicole Kidman Leans On Family As Keith Urban's Inner Circle Claims Split Was 'Inevitable'

As fans continue to grieve the shocking loss of one of Hollywood's favorite power couples, Nicole Kidman is relying on her loved ones amid her split from Keith Urban.

The pair were once hailed as the epitome of true love for their blossoming romance, which frequently saw them raving about their undying affections for each other. However, their 19-year marriage has since imploded, leaving the actress's family to pick up the broken pieces.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban tied the knot in 2006, five years after the "Big Little Lies" star ended her union with actor Tom Cruise. She welcomed a daughter and a son during her first marriage and two more daughters during her second union with Urban.

Nicole Kidman Relies On 'Rock' Sister Amid Her Separation From Keith Urban

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According to new reports, Kidman wasn't alone and getting all the support she needed from her loved ones amid her heartbreaking split from Urban. A source noted her sibling, Antonia, has been a significant help, telling PEOPLE:

Kidman and Urban's split was shocking for several reasons, particularly because they had celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary just three months before their separation. The actress proudly marked the June 25 occasion on Instagram, sharing a cozy picture of them.

The Country Music Singer's Pals Were Unsurprised By Their Split

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While fans were shocked by Urban and Kidman's separation, an insider claimed the country music singer's inner circle wasn't surprised. The insider alleged that it wasn't "a secret" that the pair had been living separately before news of their split went viral on Monday, September 29.

"People close to Keith felt like the split was kind of inevitable," the insider told the outlet. Days before celebrating their 19th wedding anniversary in June, Urban and Kidman made their last public appearance as a couple at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup match in Nashville.

The couple was there to watch the match between Los Angeles Football Club and Esperance de Tunis. It remains unclear when the cracks in their marriage first appeared, but they never publicly acknowledged it.

As of April 2024, Urban still appeared head over heels for Kidman, whom he praised during his acceptance speech at the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala.

The Oscar Winner Desperately Tried To Save Her Marriage

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The rift in Kidman and Urban's marriage was revealed on September 29, with one source claiming they had been living separately "since the beginning of summer."

The Blast covered the story, reporting that the source revealed the country music singer had moved out of his family home. The source claimed Urban purchased his own residence in Nashville and left the home he shared with Kidman and their two daughters.

Although he relocated, neither Urban nor Kidman has filed for divorce, with an insider noting she wasn't on board with a permanent split. According to the insider, Kidman desperately tried to save her marriage because she did not want to split from Urban.

Despite these claims, she raised eyebrows in July when she reportedly filed for a permanent Portuguese residency without Urban and spent significant time away from him at an $88,000-per-month home in London.

The Couple Allegedly Faced Intimacy Struggles

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Sources have been shedding light on what caused the end of Urban and Kidman's beloved relationship, with one alleging that they battled with intimacy problems. The Blast shared that the source claimed they lost their well-known affections for each other, saying:

The source noted Urban wasn't happy in their marriage, particularly due to Kidman's hectic schedule. They claimed he confronted her about his concerns and ultimately pushed for a separation, a move that came as a surprise to his longtime partner.

Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban's Los Angeles Home Was Nearly Burglarized

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Months before their split, Kidman and Urban made headlines for nearly joining the list of Los Angeles burglary victims. The Blast reported that their home would have been robbed in their absence if not for their staff's quick reaction.

Early this year, an intruder attempted to break into Keith and Urban's home through a glass window; however, the house staff noticed. The would-be burglar ran off as soon as the staff noticed their presence, saving the property and its valuables.

The incident marked another worry for Urban and Kidman following a stressful period, including the death of the actress's mom. A source noted they contemplated relocating to Australia after having "their worst year ever" and barely spending time together.

Can Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban reconcile, or is a divorce imminent?