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Nicole Kidman Files for Divorce After 19 Years

10/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Nicole Kidman filed for divorce from Keith Urban on September 30, 2025, after 19 years.
In a Vogue interview, she hinted at marital trouble and questioned life direction.
Insiders say Urban initiated the split and they have lived apart since early summer.
Kidman seeks primary custody of their two daughters, relies on close friendships, and has debuted "break-up bangs."

History

Historical Context

Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise married on December 24, 1990, after meeting on the set of *Days of Thunder* in 1989. Their divorce was announced on February 5, 2001, with Kidman receiving a $10 million settlement. This high-profile split reflects ongoing societal discussions about the pressures of fame on personal relationships, paralleling Kidman's later challenges in her marriage to Keith Urban.

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Story summary

Nicole Kidman filed for divorce from Keith Urban on September 30, 2025, after 19 years.
In a Vogue interview, she hinted at marital trouble and questioned life direction.
Insiders say Urban initiated the split and they have lived apart since early summer.
Kidman seeks primary custody of their two daughters, relies on close friendships, and has debuted "break-up bangs."

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