Did Nicole's erotic-thriller 'Babygirl' cause problems between her and Keith?
What's the story
Country music star Keith Urban and actor Nicole Kidman have split after 19 years of marriage. On Thursday night, Urban was seen without his wedding ring while performing in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Now, sources have revealed that Urban was unhappy with Kidman's steamy romance drama, Babygirl, released in 2024. In the film, Kidman, 58, starred opposite Harris Dickinson, 29.
Discontent revealed
Urban wasn't supportive of Kidman during 'Babygirl's promotion
An insider told Page Six that Urban wasn't a fan of the film, saying, "Keith didn't like the film and he didn't even like Nicole promoting the movie." Another source claimed that Urban was worried about being ridiculed due to the film's explicit content. This discomfort was evident during an interview on Australia's Mix 102.3 Hayley & Max in the Morning, where Urban abruptly ended the conversation after being asked about his wife's intimate scenes with younger men.
Career path
Kidman's commitment to working with female directors
Kidman, recognized for starring in films that challenge societal norms, has consistently highlighted issues affecting women. Since 2017, she has committed to working with a female director at least once every 18 months. Over the past eight years, she has collaborated with female directors 19 times, either as a producer or actor. Babygirl was directed by Halina Reijn.
Supportive partner
Urban shares photos of daughters amid divorce drama
During his performance on Thursday night, Urban shared photos on screen of their two daughters with Kidman, Sunday Rose (17) and Faith Margaret (14). Meanwhile, he hasn't commented on rumors linking him to his 25-year-old guitarist Maggie Baugh, who wasn't present during his recent performance. While Urban has only been married once, Kidman was married to Tom Cruise from 1990 to 2001, and they adopted two children, Connor and Isabella Jane.