Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban split after 19-year marriage

In a surprising turn of events, Hollywood icon Nicole Kidman and country music sensation Keith Urban have reportedly ended their 19-year marriage, as per US media outlets. The couple, who exchanged vows in 2006 and share two teenage daughters, have been living separately since the onset of summer. Sources close to the situation reveal that Kidman, 58, was reluctant to part ways and made efforts to salvage the relationship. Meanwhile, Urban, 57, has relocated from their Nashville family home to a new residence within the city. The news was first reported by entertainment platform TMZ, though AFP has yet to independently verify the separation. Kidman, an Academy Award-winning actress, has been described as the pillar holding the family together during this challenging period. She also has two adopted children from her previous marriage to actor Tom Cruise, which concluded in 2001. Despite the reported split, the couple appeared united on social media earlier this year, with Kidman sharing a heartfelt anniversary post in June and Urban celebrating their bond after his Academy of Country Music Awards triumph in May. Kidman, renowned for her transformative role in ‘The Hours,’ remains one of Hollywood’s most celebrated figures.