Last Updated:August 21, 2025, 12:11 IST
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s friends are in shock after the actress sparked divorce speculation with her recent solo move.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been married for over 19 years. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Nicole Kidman has reportedly applied for Portuguese citizenship and purchased a luxury home in the country, without her husband of 19 years, Keith Urban. This led to speculation about their marriage being in crisis and also left their fans in utter shock.
Nicole Kidman’s recent solo residency bid in Portugal is the “clearest sign yet” of a potential separation from her husband, Keith Urban, reported Radar Online. A source close to the Oscar-winning actress told the news outlet that “it’s like she’s set on building a whole other life in Europe,” however, confirming that the Australian-American country singer and songwriter won’t be “a part of it.”
Nicole Kidman Fuels Divorce Rumours With Keith Urban
“It’s no secret they have juggled long-distance for years, but going ahead to Portugal without Keith is a bold signal that things are not good between them,” the source added.
Days after celebrating their anniversary, Kidman filed the residential application at the Portuguese Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum, which included only her name and not that of Urban, who remains in Nashville. The report further stated that she is planning to buy a luxury home in the exclusive Costa Terra Golf and Ocean Club Resort.
“Nicole keeps saying it’s purely about buying property, but Keith shows no real interest in adding Europe to his life,” the source confirmed, adding, “He’s at his best in Nashville or Sydney. This Portugal move is entirely Nicole’s vision – she’s driving it, paying for it, and pushing ahead without his involvement.”
Meanwhile, People Magazine previously reported that Urban’s current US Tour prevented him from accompanying his wife to the mandatory in-person immigration meetings. Additionally, the doting husband is rushing to join Kidman in her residence bid.
Nicole Kidman And Keith Urban’s friends Are In Shock After The Divorce Rumours
The report added that the couple’s friends are in disbelief about their separation rumours. “Friends were stunned. They’ve built their reputation on having this unshakable marriage, so Nicole taking such a big step without Keith is setting off alarm bells. They may still smile for the cameras, but behind closed doors, things seem far less straightforward,” the source elaborated.
Nicole Kidman’s Portuguese Citizenship Is Related To Her Daughter, Bella
Some insiders believe that although the Portuguese citizenship will distance the actress from her husband, it will help her spontaneously visit her eldest daughter, Bella, who is currently in London. Kidman had previously looked for houses in London, but “found it gloomy”. This made her choose Portugal as the perfect residence to travel freely through Europe.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, who got married in 2006, are blessed with two daughters, Sunday and Faith. They reportedly have sprawling USD 282 million properties, including homes in Sydney, Los Angeles, New York, and previously in Portugal.
Kidman also shares two children, Bella and Connor, with her ex-husband, Tom Cruise.
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Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, … Read More
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