**Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s Marriage Collapse Fueled by On-Screen Intimacy Issues and Busy Schedules**
*Published September 30, 2025, 5:45 p.m. ET*
The collapse of Nicole Kidman’s marriage became apparent following a tense moment during a radio interview when her now-estranged husband, Keith Urban, reacted angrily to questions about his wife’s on-screen intimacy. According to sources speaking to RadarOnline.com, Kidman’s latest film role was the breaking point in the couple’s 19-year union.
The 58-year-old *Big Little Lies* star and the 57-year-old Grammy-winning musician are officially separating after months of speculation.
### Radio Clash Exposes Cracks
Married in Sydney in 2006, Kidman and Urban share two daughters—Sunday, 17, and Faith, 14. Recently, they had spent extended periods apart due to Kidman’s filming commitments and Urban’s international tour schedule.
In July, while promoting his shows in Australia, Urban called into Adelaide’s Mix102.3 breakfast program. During a light-hearted game segment called “Wall of Truth,” host Max Burford asked Urban how he felt about Kidman appearing in romantic scenes with younger co-stars, such as Zac Efron in the 2024 Netflix release *A Family Affair*.
Urban did not respond and abruptly ended the call. One of the hosts later remarked on air that Urban disliked personal questions and found the topic intrusive.
A source close to the family explained, “The interview brought out an issue that had been simmering for a while. Keith supported Nicole’s career, but he found questions about her sex scenes uncomfortable. It left him embarrassed, while she felt it wasn’t fair to her.”
### Film Role Became the Breaking Point
Another insider revealed the topic resurfaced during arguments at home. “Nicole felt on-screen intimacy was simply part of her job, but Keith didn’t see it that way,” the source said. “The latest film brought those differences into focus and made them both realize the marriage was under strain.”
The couple was last seen together in June attending a FIFA World Cup match in Nashville, Tennessee. By August, Kidman shared a series of “summer memories” on Instagram featuring family and her sister Antonia, but notably without Urban—further fueling separation speculation.
### Separate Lives on Opposite Sides of the World
Over the summer, Kidman was based in London filming a sequel to *Practical Magic*, renting a Hampstead property reportedly costing $87,000 a month. Meanwhile, Urban continued his High and Alive World Tour across the United States.
Reports later surfaced that Urban had secured a separate residence in Nashville, moving out of the couple’s $3.5 million family compound.
A source familiar with their situation stated, “Their schedules often kept them apart, but the distance wasn’t just physical. Even though they tried to stay in touch every day, it became clear they were drifting into separate worlds, and the closeness had faded.”
### Signs Were There All Along
Despite growing strain, Kidman and Urban continued to make public appearances together. In May, Kidman accompanied Urban to the Academy of Country Music Awards in Texas, where he received the prestigious Triple Crown Award. During his acceptance speech, Urban publicly thanked her, saying, “My wife, Nicole Mary, is here tonight. I love you, Babygirl.”
Kidman responded on Instagram, writing, “So much fun with my Triple Crown winner!”
However, weeks later, when she marked their 19th wedding anniversary with a heartfelt backstage photo, Urban replied only with a single emoji rather than a tribute—an early warning sign of their impending separation, according to friends.
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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s once strong union now faces an uncertain future as both pursue demanding careers and navigate personal differences surrounding intimacy and professional priorities.
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