While Hollywood is still reeling over Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s split, their closest friends aren’t surprised.
A source told PEOPLE that Urban’s inner circle saw the breakup coming from a mile away, noting there had been telling signs for quite some time.
The outlet reported that it “really hasn’t been a secret” that the “American Idol” judge and the actress have “been living separately for a while now.”
“People close to Keith felt like the split was kind of inevitable,” the source added.
Inside Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman’s Shocking Split
GettyAfter nearly 20 years of marriage, Kidman and Urban parted ways for good. TMZ was first to break the news of the couple’s breakup, citing sources who claimed they have been living apart since the beginning of summer.
The outlet added that the “Babygirl” actress has been “holding the family together through this difficult time.” The source further claimed that the split was one-sided, as Kidman was against the separation and had been trying to work things out.
Keith is said to have moved out of their family home and is staying in his own residence in Nashville. It remains unclear if the ex-couple will get a divorce.
Meanwhile, a source told PEOPLE that Kidman’s sister, Antonia, “has been a rock” amid the split.
“The entire Kidman family has come together to support one another,” the insider added. “She didn’t want this. She has been fighting to save the marriage.”
Fans React to Kidman & Urban’s Breakup
GettyFans were quick to react to Kidman and Urban’s shocking split. While many expressed sadness, others couldn’t resist pointing fingers.
One saddened fan wrote, “Is there absolutely no chance to repair whatever damage has been done? This news is so so sad & heartbreaking! They seem to be a great couple/family.”
Another chimed in, “I did not see this coming. Always terribly sad when marriages, especially long ones, fall apart.”
Someone added, “This is so heartbreaking to hear. I thought sure Nicole had found true love and happiness with Keith.”
Another commented, “So sad to hear of their split. I thought they were such a beautiful couple. They truly seemed to be in love.”
The two were last seen in public together in June at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup match. They’ve also just celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary on June 25.
Kidman and Urban wed in 2006 and have two daughters together: Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14.
