Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s Relationship Timeline: From Secretly Dating to Marriage and Shocking Split After 19 Years
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have separated after 19 years together, bringing an end to their long-running marriage.

Hollywood’s power couple, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, have reportedly called it quits after years of spending their time together. Having met post the former’s divorce from Tom Cruise, they connected in 2009 and thus began their love story. The two share two daughters between them. Following the culmination of their 19-year relationship, we’re taking a look back at how it all began and how they reached the end.
First private meeting - January 2025
It is said that the two were introduced to each other by actor Geoffrey Rush at the G'Day LA gala ball in January 2025. They had mutual feelings as sparks flew right away, but it wasn’t until many months later that they were able to go on their first date.
Going event official - February 2026
Walking in solo, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban appeared very close at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards, marking a crucial moment in what was yet to come.
Engagement announcement - May 2006
Just over a year since they first began dating, the actress corrected the misconception that they were only dating. She announced, “He's actually my fiancé,” she said to PEOPLE, adding that he wasn’t her boyfriend anymore.
The singer’s team confirmed the development of their relationship to Today, "They are very happily engaged."
Private Wedding - June 2006
Soon after the proposal, the duo got hitched in the Cardinal Cerretti Memorial Chapel on St. Patrick’s Estate in Manly, Australia. A star-studded wedding, it was in the presence of their friends and family, including industry professionals like Hugh Jackman and Naomi Watts.
Rehabilitation Push - October 2006
Nicole Kidman wanted the best for her family and urged her now husband to check into a medical facility to deal with his dependency on alcohol. Keith Urban said to Oprah Winfrey that their bond only grew stronger from that moment on.
Cheating Claims - December 2006
Actress Amanda Wyatt levied accusations against the singer, stating that he had been cheating on Nicole Kidman multiple times right up to their wedding. The drama did little to deter their strong feelings for each other.
Family Dreams - September 2007
Speaking to Vanity Fair, the actress expressed her wish to have children with her beau. "I’m yearning to have one. I think I would be very sad if I wasn’t able to have a baby. Keith knows I want one, and he has been getting there slowly.”
First pregnancy - January 2008
The couple announced that they were expecting their first child via her publicist. She would pull off her participation in The Reader, being replaced by Kate Winslet.
Birth of first daughter - July 2008
Sunday Rose, the duo welcomed their first daughter just ahead of their second wedding anniversary.
Birth of second daughter - December 2010
Their next blessing arrived with their beloved second daughter, Faith Margaret. She was welcomed via surrogacy and completed their family.
‘Spiritual Other Half’ - May 2012
Talking to Women's Weekly, the star called his wife his ‘spiritual other Half' and imagined what it would be like to have met earlier. In a following interview with Ellen DeGeneres, she lauded her man for being the pillar of strength during their time getting over the loss of her father.
Wanting more kids - July 2015
The actress, who was in her 40s back then, confessed to wanting to have met her husband earlier and expressed her wish to have two more kids with him.
Song Dedication - March 2019
The track Gemini, off of his album Graffiti U, was revealed to have been for her. Released in 2018, Keith Urban shared how co-writer Julia Michaels asked him to describe his lady love, resulting in the love-filled notes.
Last Red Carpet - May 2025
The couple who continued with their declarations of love over the last many years made their supposed last red carpet appearance together for the Academy of Country Music Awards. They looked very much in love, with their signature rose-tinted eyes staring at each other.
19th Wedding Anniversary - June 2025
Nicole Kidman shared what would become their last couple post on her Instagram to celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary.
Break up - September 2025
According to TMZ, the couple has been living separately since the start of summer, with the actress taking care of their family in the absence of the singer in their lives. The two are yet to comment on the rumors.