In a rare and candid reflection on her personal life, Nicole Kidman has revealed the profound comfort and protection she found with country music star Keith Urban, particularly following the highly publicised dissolution of her previous marriage to Tom Cruise.
A Sanctuary from the Storm
The Academy Award-winning actress described her relationship with Urban as a "safe harbour" from the intense media glare that surrounded the end of her decade-long marriage to Cruise. "With Keith, I found a different kind of love," Kidman shared. "One that felt protected, comfortable, and far removed from the chaos of my previous life."
The Aftermath of a High-Profile Split
Kidman's marriage to Cruise, one of Hollywood's most powerful couples at the time, ended abruptly in 2001, sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry. The subsequent media frenzy left the actress feeling exposed and vulnerable. "When something that public ends, you feel incredibly raw," she explained. "The world feels like it's watching your every move, analysing your every expression."
Finding Solace in a New Beginning
It was during this tumultuous period that Kidman found unexpected comfort with Urban, whom she married in 2006. The singer-songwriter provided what she describes as "a blanket of protection" from the ongoing public fascination with her past. "Keith created this beautiful, normal world for us," she revealed. "He understood the need for privacy and peace in a way that felt healing."
The Contrast Between Two Marriages
While careful not to disparage her previous relationship, Kidman highlighted the fundamental differences between her two marriages. Her union with Urban, she suggests, offered the quiet stability she craved after years in the Hollywood spotlight. "Some relationships are meant to burn bright and fast," she mused. "Others are built to provide warmth and shelter. I've been fortunate to experience both."
The couple, now married for nearly two decades with two children, continue to maintain their relationship away from the public eye, proving that in Hollywood, some love stories are indeed written to last.
