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- Nicole Kidman ends 19-year marriage with Keith Urban, citing irreconcilable differences, leaving fans shocked and revisiting her past divorce humor.
- Kidman leans on sister Antonia and friend Naomi Watts for support, navigating her separation while focusing on her children’s well-being.
- Viral 2001 Late Show clip resurfaces, showing Kidman’s wit during Tom Cruise divorce, drawing applause and renewed public admiration today.
Nicole Kidman’s world has once again become the center of public attention, not just because of her recent divorce filing from country music star Keith Urban, but also because of a witty comment she made more than two decades ago. As news of her separation after 19 years of marriage spread, fans began circulating a 2001 clip of her discussing her earlier divorce from Tom Cruise. The video, filled with humor and candor, is gaining new relevance in light of her current heartbreak.
Nicole Kidman’s Past Comments Resurface amid Divorce from Keith Urban
Nicole Kidman officially filed for divorce from Keith Urban on September 30 in Nashville, ending nearly two decades of marriage. The couple, parents to Sunday, 17, and Faith, 14, had long been seen as one of Hollywood’s most enduring partnerships. Yet insiders revealed that their lives had been “moving in different directions” for some time, with Urban reportedly setting up his own place before the split became public.
For Kidman, the separation is especially painful. A source close to her told People, “She didn’t want this. She has been fighting to save the marriage.” Despite her efforts, court documents cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split, marking an end to a relationship that once inspired Urban’s music.
What makes this divorce even more talked about is the resurfacing of her appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman in 2001, shortly after her separation from Tom Cruise. When Letterman asked her about the divorce, Kidman cheekily responded, “Well, I can wear heels now,” a playful nod to the height difference between her and Cruise. The moment drew laughter and applause, and more than 20 years later, it has found new life on social media, with fans sharing it alongside the news of her latest split.
Kidman’s remark, though delivered with humor, reflected her resilience at the time. Back then, she had just come out of a decade-long marriage with Cruise, with whom she shared adopted children Isabella and Connor. Today, that same moment feels like an echo of her strength, reminding audiences that even in heartbreak, Kidman finds a way to connect with honesty and wit.
Nicole Kidman Leans on Friends and Family During Difficult Time
As she faces her current separation, Kidman is said to be leaning on her sister Antonia and longtime friend Naomi Watts. According to reports, the actress has been turning to Watts, who herself went through a high-profile breakup with actor Liev Schreiber in 2016. “Nic has been calling Naomi a ton to talk out how she needs to cope with the situation,” an insider revealed.
Meanwhile, Urban appears to have moved forward more quickly. During a recent concert, he altered lyrics of his 2017 song The Fighter—a song originally inspired by his marriage to Kidman—to reference his guitarist instead. The moment fueled speculation about his personal life and added to rumors that he may already be seeing someone new.
Despite the public speculation and personal pain, Kidman has remained poised. Her focus, sources say, is on her children and her family’s support network. Fans, too, have rallied around her, sharing messages of encouragement while revisiting her past interviews that highlight her grace under pressure.
Nicole Kidman’s journey through love and loss is once again unfolding in the public eye. Yet if her history has shown anything, it’s that she has an extraordinary ability to face life’s hardest chapters with both vulnerability and quiet strength.
