why are keith and nicole getting divorced

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are getting divorced due to "irreconcilable differences," according to the divorce filing Nicole Kidman made official on September 30, 2025. The couple had been living separately since early summer of 2025, and Keith Urban had moved out of their home, coinciding with the start of his world tour. Nicole Kidman wanted to save the marriage, but Keith Urban decided to end the relationship. Their long marriage faced challenges including Urban's past addictions, which he went to rehab for early in their marriage. The physical distance and lack of intimacy in recent times further strained their relationship, leading to their decision to separate after 19 years together. Nicole Kidman is seeking to be the primary residential parent of their two daughters, with a mutually agreed custody and parenting plan in place. Neither party is seeking child support or alimony. Their split appears to be somewhat dramatic with feelings of betrayal from Nicole, while Keith Urban seems to have moved on from the marriage.