Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban: Shock Split Deepens
The news of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s separation after nearly two decades together stunned fans. Now, reports suggest the 58-year-old Oscar-winning actor is furious over the terms of the couple’s prenuptial agreement, which could leave Urban with more than $11 million in their divorce settlement.
The Prenup and the “Sobriety Clause”
According to RadarOnline.com, Kidman and Urban signed their prenup before marrying in 2006. The agreement stipulated that Keith would receive $600,000 for every year of marriage — but only if he remained sober.
After 19 years together, that figure reportedly totals $11.4 million. While Urban’s sobriety is something Nicole has long been grateful for, sources say she feels betrayed that the condition now benefits him financially.
“Nicole feels the clause was intended to protect Keith, but it actually protects his money,” an insider revealed. “She stood by him through addiction, and now she sees him reaping a reward. That has left her deeply hurt.”
Growing Tensions
Another source explained that the payout has amplified tensions: “Keith qualifies for a huge amount because he stayed sober. Nicole is glad he stayed the course, but she resents that the payoff comes at her expense. To her, it feels like salt in the wound of their split.”
Others close to the couple suggest Nicole’s loyalty over the years makes the financial obligation feel especially unfair. “She gave him nearly two decades of patience and support,” one insider said. “The idea that she now owes him money has left her incandescent with rage.”
Keith Urban’s Struggles With Addiction
Urban has been open about his past battles with drugs and alcohol. In a 2010 interview with Oprah Winfrey, he credited Kidman for staging an intervention just months into their marriage.
“She made the call to step in,” he said. “It was filled with love, and I was ready. I thought, ‘Put the cuffs on, let’s go.’”
Urban has often said Nicole saved his life. Speaking at the AFI Life Achievement Gala last year, he admitted, “We married in 2006, and within four months, my addictions nearly destroyed it all.”
The End of a Public Love Story
Married in Sydney in 2006, Kidman and Urban share two daughters: Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14. Reports claim the couple has lived apart since the summer, with Keith moving into his own place in Nashville while touring, and Nicole remaining with their daughters. While filming Practical Magic 2 in London, she reportedly rented a Hampstead property for $87,000 a month.
Their final major public appearance together came at the AFI tribute, where Keith warmly praised Nicole. But according to TMZ, Kidman has now officially filed for divorce.
What Comes Next
With the prenup clause dominating headlines, speculation is mounting over how the divorce will unfold. For fans, it marks a painful conclusion to one of Hollywood’s most admired unions — a marriage once defined by love, resilience, and public devotion, now overshadowed by financial disputes and heartbreak.