AFTER nearly two decades together, Hollywood couple Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have separated, despite the former’s effort to save their marriage, according to US media reports.
TMZ reported, citing close sources, that the pair had been living apart since early summer. Urban has spent much of the year on tour, while Kidman has been in London filming “Practical Magic 2.”
The outlet reported that Kidman has been taking care of their two daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, stating, “Holding the family together through this difficult time since Keith has been gone.”
“Keith has acquired his own residence in Nashville and has moved out of their family home,” continued the outlet, with other reports stating that the actress has leaned heavily on her sister, Antonia, for support throughout the difficult months.
Multiple media outlets, including People magazine, also reported that the “Moulin Rouge!” actress didn’t want the separation and had been fighting to save the marriage.
Kidman and Urban first met in 2005 at the G’Day USA gala in Los Angeles. They tied the knot in June the following year in a church ceremony in Sydney, Australia.
Back in June, Kidman celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary with a black-and-white photograph of herself cuddling up to Urban, captioning the Instagram post, “Happy Anniversary Baby.”
Kidman was previously married to Tom Cruise from 1990 to 2001, during which time they adopted two children, Bella and Connor.
Kidman is known for her award-winning performances in “The Hours,” “Eyes Wide Shut,” “The Others,” “Practical Magic,” and in television series such as “Big Little Lies.”
Urban, meanwhile, is recognized for his hits like “Somebody Like You” and “Blue Ain’t Your Color.” He is a multiple Grammy Award winner, a regular award recipient from the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music, and has served as a judge on “American Idol.” (Jessica Ann Evangelista © Philippine Daily Inquirer)
