Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, one of Hollywood's most beloved power couples, have called it quits after 19 years of marriage.
The shocking news has left fans reeling, as the pair, who share two children age 14 and 17m were often seen as the epitome of love in the entertainment world.
The couple, who tied the knot in 2006, have apparently been living apart since the beginning of the summer with the children staying with Kidman.
Despite their public displays of affection and mutual admiration, it seems the pressures of their high-profile lives have taken a toll.
While the exact reasons for their separation remains private, sources close to the couple suggest their busy schedules may have played a role. TMZ reports sources claim it was Urban's decision.
Kidman and Keith Urban, both proud Aussies, have had their challenges over the years.
Just months after their 2006 wedding, Urban entered rehab for drug and alcohol addiction—a pivotal moment in their relationship.
Kidman, alongside Urban’s close friends, staged an intervention that the singer credits with saving his life. Reflecting on that time during a 2010 appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Urban said, 'Everything was just designed, I believe, for that moment to fuse us together. I look back now and realise Nic has taught me so much and brought so much into my life.'
In June, the couple was spotted enjoying a FIFA Club World Cup match in Nashville, Tennessee, and in May, they appeared smitten at the Academy of Country Music Awards, where Urban received the prestigious ACM Triple Crown Award.
Photographs captured them kissing and holding hands, a picture of enduring affection.
Before Urban, Kidman was married to Hollywood heavyweight Tom Cruise for over a decade. The former couple, who share two children, ended their marriage in 2001.
