why did keith urban and nicole kidman break up

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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have separated after nearly 20 years of marriage. The split seems to have been initiated by Keith Urban, and Nicole Kidman has been reported to not want the separation, actively fighting to save the marriage. The couple has been living apart since the beginning of summer 2025. Though the exact reasons for their split remain unclear, several factors have contributed:

  • They have had conflicting schedules, with Kidman filming in England and Urban touring in the US and Canada, which kept them apart a lot.
  • Nicole Kidman has been relying on family support during this difficult time while managing their daughters and household.
  • Past struggles, including Urban's battle with substance abuse early in their marriage, were overcome but could have added strain over the years.
  • They have publicly maintained that they loved and supported each other through the years, but those close to them felt the separation was somewhat inevitable.

There have been no confirmed reports of infidelity or other specific causes, and both parties have not publicly elaborated on the reasons behind their decision to separate.