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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s divorce filing after 19 years of marriage has left fans heartbroken, putting an end to what was long considered one of Hollywood's most enduring relationships. The superstars, who married in June 2006 after a whirlwind courtship, welcomed two daughters, Sunday Rose (born in 2008) and Faith Margaret (born in 2010), and were often publicly affectionate and supportive of one another. However, the couple's troubles were evident from the start of their marriage, as Keith Urban checked into the Betty Ford Centre for substance abuse just four months after their wedding.

Keith Urban has been candid about his addiction issues, crediting Nicole Kidman's unwavering support and intervention during that difficult period for his sobriety and the survival of their early marriage, calling her a miracle. While delivering a heartfelt tribute to Nicole Kidman at the AFI Life Achievement Award Gala in April 2024, Keith Urban reflected on a pivotal time early in their marriage. Urban revealed that just four months after their June 2006 wedding, his untreated addictions "blew our marriage to smithereens". He explained how Kidman's unwavering support saw him through a three-month stay in rehab, a period where he was uncertain what the future held for them.

 
 
 
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Keith Urban shared, “We got married in June 2006, and barely four months into our marriage, my addictions that I had done nothing about, blew our marriage to smithereens, and I went into the Betty Ford centre for three months… I am in rehab for three months with no idea what was going to happen to us. And if you want to see what love in action looks like, give that a whirl. Nic pushed through every negative voice, I am sure some even of her own. And she chose love. And here we are tonight, 18 years later.”

He further added, “That's the thing about Nic. She loves life. I have actually never met anyone who has such a passion for being alive. She has got a bit of ready, fire, aim about her. Thank god, because it is fun as hell to be around… She is endlessly curious. She dives in headfirst, and she follows with little to no thinking at all of the consequences.”

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In June, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were seen publicly enjoying a FIFA match in Nashville, seemingly sharing a normal, happy moment like any couple. Just days later, Kidman posted a tender black-and-white photo of them on Instagram, wishing Urban a "Happy Anniversary Baby" for their 19th wedding anniversary.