Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have long been regarded as one of Hollywood’s most enduring couples. With a marriage spanning nearly two decades, the actress and the country music star seemed to many like the picture of stability, balancing their demanding careers while raising two daughters together. But recent reports suggest the couple’s relationship has reached a breaking point, with multiple insiders claiming they have been living apart since early summer.

According to TMZ, Urban initiated the separation, moving into his own residence in Nashville while Kidman remained in their family home with daughters Sunday and Faith. Sources close to the couple claim the arrangement is one-sided, with Kidman determined to hold the family together while Urban is ready for distance. “Nicole has been holding the family together through this difficult time since Keith has been gone,” one source said.

Although the couple has not confirmed a divorce, insiders note that this marks a dramatic shift from their long-standing commitment to spending no more than two weeks apart. Friends say this separation feels different, more permanent, and possibly the precursor to a formal split. Urban’s decision to set up a new home is being taken as a sign of serious strain, though neither party has made a public statement.

Several factors reportedly contributed to the separation. For one, Kidman has increasingly divided her time between Nashville and London, where she has professional commitments and, more recently, a new residence. This geographic distance, insiders claim, has created a growing emotional rift. “It’s like they both went their separate ways and now she’s getting comfortable in a dream home in London on the other side of the world,” one source explained. The loss of Kidman’s mother last year is also said to have deeply affected her, shifting her priorities and widening the distance between the couple.

Those close to the pair say it’s been particularly surprising to see them break their own rule of never spending extended periods apart. While they reportedly still make an effort to talk daily, the physical and emotional separation has grown more noticeable. “No one knows how long they can put up with this situation,” another insider said. “They’ve always been diligent about not spending more than two weeks apart. Clearly that’s not the case anymore.”

The news has left fans stunned. Kidman and Urban, who married in 2006, have often spoken publicly about their love and mutual support, with Urban crediting Kidman for helping him through struggles with addiction and Kidman praising Urban for his devotion as a husband and father. Their red-carpet appearances and affectionate displays over the years gave the impression of a couple united by both romance and resilience.

Now, with reports of separation, the future of their marriage is uncertain. While Kidman is said to be fighting to preserve their relationship, Urban appears to have taken steps toward independence. Whether the couple ultimately reconciles or proceeds toward divorce remains to be seen. For now, they are navigating a painful chapter in what has been one of Hollywood’s most admired unions.

This development is heartbreaking for fans who admired their enduring partnership. Both Kidman and Urban face the challenge of balancing personal struggles with public scrutiny, all while prioritizing the well-being of their daughters. Regardless of the outcome, their legacy as a couple who supported each other through decades of highs and lows will remain.