Hollywood power couple Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have officially ended their 19-year marriage with a joint decree in a Nashville, Tennessee court. The two, who met in Los Angeles in 2005 and were married just a year later, will be formally declared single.
The news of the divorce has come as a shock to many fans, but insiders claim that the problems had been simmering for some time. A judge's order granting the split stated that both parties have agreed on settlements regarding asset distribution and child custody, effectively wrapping up all outstanding issues.
As per Tennessee law, the couple was required to wait 90 days before the divorce took effect. The waiting period gives parents with minor children a bit of breathing room to ensure continuity in their childcare routines. In this case, Nicole Kidman will be the primary residential parent to the two teenage daughters they share together. The plan signed by both parties also states that they will remain in Nashville, where they have lived for most of their lives.
The divorce filing mentioned "marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences" as the reason behind the split. The couple's joint assets are being divided fairly, with neither partner required to receive child or spousal support.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were one of Hollywood's most high-profile couples, having been red-carpet fixtures for nearly two decades. While they had shared public struggles in their relationship, there were no clear signs that the divorce was imminent. Their marriage marked a significant milestone for both, with Urban being a Grammy-winning country singer and Kidman an Oscar-winning actress.
The Aussie-born couple's marital history began when Urban married his second wife – Nicole's former partner Tom Cruise – in 2001 before eventually marrying Kidman.
The news of the divorce has come as a shock to many fans, but insiders claim that the problems had been simmering for some time. A judge's order granting the split stated that both parties have agreed on settlements regarding asset distribution and child custody, effectively wrapping up all outstanding issues.
As per Tennessee law, the couple was required to wait 90 days before the divorce took effect. The waiting period gives parents with minor children a bit of breathing room to ensure continuity in their childcare routines. In this case, Nicole Kidman will be the primary residential parent to the two teenage daughters they share together. The plan signed by both parties also states that they will remain in Nashville, where they have lived for most of their lives.
The divorce filing mentioned "marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences" as the reason behind the split. The couple's joint assets are being divided fairly, with neither partner required to receive child or spousal support.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were one of Hollywood's most high-profile couples, having been red-carpet fixtures for nearly two decades. While they had shared public struggles in their relationship, there were no clear signs that the divorce was imminent. Their marriage marked a significant milestone for both, with Urban being a Grammy-winning country singer and Kidman an Oscar-winning actress.
The Aussie-born couple's marital history began when Urban married his second wife – Nicole's former partner Tom Cruise – in 2001 before eventually marrying Kidman.
I'm shocked 
that it's finally over after all these years... I always thought they were meant to be 
. The waiting period was a good idea, though 
, those parents need some space, right? 
Nicole and Keith are both amazing in their own ways, but I guess even the best relationships have an end 
. Their daughters will be okay, tho 
, they're strong girls... I hope they won't feel too much drama from it all 
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They had such a beautiful life together, with their amazing daughters at the center of it all. But I guess even the brightest stars can have their shine burn out 
19 years is a looong time to be married, and it's clear they've been working hard on this split for a while now. The fact that they're both getting along so well about everything is really impressive 
I mean, you don't always see couples who can just... agree on everything 
... I've been following their journey for years, and it's always been a bit of a rollercoaster ride for them. Nineteen years is a long time, you know? You'd think they had it all figured out by now 
. Still, I hope they both come out of this with their heads held high and their hearts intact 
. And who knows, maybe Keith will write a song about it 
?
I feel bad for their two daughters - I hope the custody arrangement works out for them. But at least they've agreed on splits and everything is out in the open now? 
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just kidding, who am I kidding? They've been on again, off again for so long, it's like they're just really good at playing the "we're still together" game 
. 19 years is a looong time to be pretending everything is fine when it's not. Anyway, glad Nicole gets to keep her Nashville pad and be the primary parent to those cute kids. Keith can still rock out to his country tunes without having to worry about being a cool dad 
!
, I mean, 19 years is a long time... but at the same time, I think it's kinda weird that they waited this long to call it quits 
. Everyone was like 'oh no, Nicole and Keith are getting divorced' and now it seems so routine? Like, what even happened in between all those years of red-carpet appearances? 
Maybe they just grew apart or something... or maybe it's because we're all just too obsessed with celebrity couples 
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. It seems like they've been going through the motions for 19 years now, and sometimes that just isn't enough 
. The fact that they agreed on settlements regarding asset distribution and child custody is definitely a plus 
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. On the bright side, the 90-day waiting period gives them some time to settle down and figure out what's next. It's not ideal, but it's a start.
. Anyway, wish them all the best – we'll see how this new chapter unfolds for both Nicole and Keith 
The fact that neither Keith nor Nicole is receiving spousal support says a lot about our society's shifting priorities - individual success over marital obligations. And let's not forget, they're both millionaires to begin with! 
It's like the old saying goes: if you can't make it work in real life, why should we care? 
I'm sure Keith's music and Nicole's acting will keep them both busy and happy 
I'm so sorry to hear about Nicole & Keith's split... they were one of those power couples that everyone looks up to 
. I mean, who wouldn't want a marriage that lasted 19 years? 
. Still, it's sad to think about them moving on... I'm sure both Nicole & Keith will be just fine, though! 