Country music star Keith Urban is reportedly grappling with intense regret and isolation following his high-profile split from actress Nicole Kidman. The couple, who were married for 19 years, confirmed their separation in late September, sending shockwaves through their fanbase.
The Weight of the Split
Sources close to the singer suggest that reality is now setting in for the 58-year-old, who is allegedly 'wondering if he's made a huge mistake' by parting ways with Kidman. An insider described his current state as a 'lonely existence,' noting he feels exhausted and is facing a future he never envisioned.
'He's also lost his best friend, Nicole, who was also his greatest supporter in life,' the source revealed to Woman's Day magazine. The financial pressures of the divorce are also mounting, with the source adding, 'He's got to pay the bills - and divorce lawyers don't come cheap.'
Financial Pressures and Private Gigs
Urban is reportedly focused on providing for their two daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, including covering their private school tuition. This need to 'make a living in any way he can' is believed to be behind his recent decision to perform at exclusive private events.
This included a headline-making performance in November at a party hosted by Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. The event was attended by Trump himself, who had reportedly received a significant campaign donation from Pratt. This gig underscored Urban's efforts to maintain his income stream post-split.
Kidman's Composed Response and Legal Steps
While Urban reportedly struggles, sources describe Kidman, 56, as being 'surprisingly level-headed and calm' now that the separation is public. The Oscar-winning actress had apparently been dreading the public revelation for months prior to the news breaking.
'She's been stressed because she knew the separation would eventually become public and she was dreading it,' a source told People in early October. 'Now that it's out she's just focused on what's ahead and her girls.'
The divorce was officially filed by Kidman on September 30, just one day after Daily Mail first confirmed the separation. She cited irreconcilable differences and has requested to be the primary residential parent for their children. Reports indicate the marriage began to unravel at the start of summer 2025, following months of quiet separation largely due to conflicting work schedules.
A Look Back at Their Romance
The pair first met at the G'Day LA gala in January 2005. In a charming recollection, Kidman once revealed that Urban didn't ask her out until four months after their initial meeting. Urban himself admitted on Australian television in 2018 that he had to 'pluck up the courage' to call the globally famous movie star, never imagining she would be interested. Their long conversations, however, proved to be 'effortless,' laying the foundation for their nearly two-decade union.
