Imagine the scene: two global superstars, fresh from filing for divorce after almost two decades of marriage, are refusing to give up their shared hometown. It sounds like the plot to a compelling Hollywood drama, but for Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman and country music icon Keith Urban, this is their reality as of the moment.
While the two are reportedly ending their high-profile union, a new report from the Daily Mail reveals an almost unbelievable standoff, as neither is purportedly willing to relinquish their foothold in Nashville, the city that has been the bedrock of their family life for years. In a situation that must feel uniquely surreal for the estranged pair, the sprawling metropolis known as 'Music City' has become the site of their divorce's most peculiar consequence.
Despite the separation, they are, for all intents and purposes, still practically neighbours, rooted firmly in the community where they built their life together. This unusual proximity is driven by a deep commitment to their children and their personal history, creating a dynamic that is fascinatingly complex.
An Unexpected Closeness in the Heart of Nashville
The ties that bind Kidman and Urban to Nashville run deep, predating their famous partnership. Keith Urban, now 58, was already settled in Music City before his career rocketed to global fame. Nicole Kidman, the acclaimed Babygirl star, also 58, officially joined him following their 2006 wedding.
Two years later, they cemented their commitment to the area by moving into an estate within the exclusive, gated Northumberland community. It was here that they raised their two daughters, Sunday, 17, and Faith, 14. Since the divorce filing on Sept. 30, 2025, Kidman has remained in the family home, reportedly focusing on maintaining stability for the girls. Urban, meanwhile, relocated to temporary housing that is nearby.
The logistics of their separation are so intertwined with their location that locals have reportedly caught glimpses of them shopping — separately, of course — at the same Whole Foods in Franklin, Tennessee. Interestingly, they reportedly still use the same hairdresser, Ashley Wahler, who is entrusted with keeping Keith's highlights and Nicole's signature strawberry blonde locks looking perfect.
Maintaining Stability By Prioritizing Their Daughters
The decision to stay is unequivocally centered on their children. Both Sunday and Faith remain enrolled in a nearby Nashville school, so their proximity seemed very important for the family. The former couple is strictly adhering to a detailed custody agreement that Urban signed back in August. This schedule grants Kidman custody of the girls for a significant 306 days of the year, stressing her role as the primary caregiver.
Urban only gets 59 days, a portion of which includes the Thanksgiving holiday. The bulk of his allocated time runs from Saturday morning to Sunday evening every other weekend. Beyond the shared parenting duties, both stars have been navigating their busy professional lives amid the divorce. Urban has maintained a packed schedule since the separation was announced, performing at a charity event at Mar-a-Lago, taking the stage in Fort Worth and making a notable appearance at the Country Music Awards in Nashville.
Kidman, conversely, has kept a lower profile within the city, dedicating her time to preparing for her work. She is slated to begin shooting the next season of the television adaptation of Scarpetta in the spring. Meanwhile, the public has been captivated by the intense rumour mill surrounding the breakup, with sources claiming that Kidman felt 'blindsided and hurt' by the turn of events. Similarly, Urban has been loosely linked to several singers with whom he has recently toured.
While the world tries to decipher the details of the split, both stars have commendably maintained a steadfast silence on the intense speculation, opting instead to focus on navigating their new lives post-separation within the shared and familiar territory of Nashville.
Originally published on IBTimes UK
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