In some shocking celebrity news, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are separating after 19 years of marriage. No one saw this coming since the Aussies seemed like one of Hollywood’s most stable couples over the last two decades. However, as with many celebrity splits, there was some rumors and speculation beforehand. After the news broke, more details came out regarding when they split up, who made the decision, and more. Here’s everything we know so far about Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s shocking separation.
Nicole Kidman “didn’t want” to separate from Keith Urban
When news broke, TMZ reported that it was a “one-sided” split, and Keith made the decision to separate. People reported the same. Their source claimed that Nicole “didn’t want this.” The anonymous insider added that Nicole “has been fighting to save the marriage.” Another alleged the Big Little Lies star was blindsided by Keith wanting to separate.
TMZ wrote that the Babygirl actress is focused on keeping their “family together through this difficult time since Keith has been gone.” The estranged spouses share two daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14.
People’s source also said that Nicole has plenty of support from her family at this time. They revealed, “Nicole’s sister [Antonia] has been a rock and the entire Kidman family has come together to support one another.”
What is Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s separation timeline?
While we don’t know the exact date of separation, it sounds like things took a turn early this summer. Sources claim that Nicole and Keith have been living separately since the beginning of June. TMZ reported that Keith moved into his own home in Nashville, the same city where their family has resided for some time. Once he moved out, those close to Keith saw separation as “inevitable.” Work also kept them busy during the summer. Nicole filmed the Practical Magic sequel, while Keith has been on tour.
Keith and Nicole still seemed like the image of couple goals at the ACM Awards in May, and the singer gushed over his wife in his acceptance speech. Their last public appearance together was at the FIFA Club World Cup in June.
Keith last appeared on Nicole’s Instagram account on June 25 for their 19th wedding anniversary. Nicole posted a black and white picture of them embracing and wrote, “Happy Anniversary Baby.” Keith commented a heart emoji. As of now, the post is still up on Nicole’s Instagram page.
Why does Jimmy Fallon keep coming up in Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s separation news?
Looking at social media reactions to the split, Jimmy Fallon’s name comes up a lot. In Instagram posts about Nicole and Keith’s split, you’ll find many commenters tagging the late night host. But what’s the connection?
Well, in 2015, Nicole Kidman gave Jimmy Fallon one of his most memorable interviews ever. The Oscar winner revealed that she asked a friend to set them up. However, Jimmy didn’t realize it was a date. So when Nicole went over to his apartment, Jimmy was just focused on playing video games. Needless to say, the SNL alum was mortified to learn he blew his chance to date the gorgeous movie star.
The next time Nicole appeared on his show, Keith came along and played into the bit. Despite all the jokes that Jimmy should shoot his shot now that Nicole is single, he’s been married to Nancy Juvonen since 2007.
That’s not the only viral Nicole Kidman moment that keeps coming up amidst the separation news. People on the internet are also reminding viewers of her iconic responses after her divorce from Tom Cruise. Podcaster Evan Ross Katz posted a screenshot from an interview after that split when Nicole shadily said, “Well, I can wear heels now.” For now, it seems like social media picked Nicole’s side in the split.
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