Nicole Kidman Files for Divorce from Keith Urban After 19 Years, Citing Irreconcilable Differences
Nicole Kidman filed for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years, citing irreconcilable differences and seeking primary custody of their two daughters.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have separated
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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have separated
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Overview
- Nicole Kidman has officially filed for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage, citing "marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences" as the basis for their separation.
- Kidman is seeking to be the primary residential parent for their two daughters, ages 17 and 14, a new development following their confirmed separation earlier this summer.
- The divorce filing includes a marriage dissolution plan that outlines a roughly equal division of their joint assets, reflecting the long-standing nature of their union.
- This legal action follows reports that the couple had been living apart since the summer, with Keith Urban having moved out of their Nashville family home.
- The divorce proceedings are expected to take at least 90 days under Tennessee law, marking the official end of one of Hollywood's enduring celebrity relationships.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the story neutrally, focusing on factual reporting of the divorce filing and its legal details. They provide extensive background on the couple's long public relationship, including career highlights and past challenges, without employing loaded language or taking a particular stance on the reasons for the split.
"The filings include a marriage dissolution and childcare plan agreed on by the couple and submitted for a judge’s approval."
Associated Press"The reasoning for their split is unclear."
BBC News"Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have separated after nearly 20 years together."
Chicago Tribune"Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have split after 19 years of marriage, according to reports."
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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban first met in January 2005 at a Hollywood gala and got married in June 2006 in Sydney, Australia.
Nicole Kidman cited "marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences" as the basis for their divorce.
Nicole Kidman is seeking to be the primary residential parent for their two daughters, aged 17 and 14.
Their divorce filing includes a marriage dissolution plan that outlines a roughly equal division of their joint assets.
The divorce proceedings are expected to take at least 90 days under Tennessee law.
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