**Keith Urban’s Own Words About Nearly “Blowing His Marriage to Smithereens” Resurface Amid Split from Nicole Kidman**
*Published Oct. 3, 2025, 7:27 p.m. ET*
Keith Urban’s candid remarks about almost “blowing his marriage to smithereens” have resurfaced in the wake of his split from Nicole Kidman. Friends of the country star told RadarOnline.com they are “not surprised” by the couple’s separation.
The Oscar-winning actress, 58, and Grammy-winning musician, 57, ended their 19-year marriage this summer, with confirmation of their split arriving on Monday. They share two daughters — Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14 — and had long been considered one of Hollywood’s most enduring couples.
### A Shocking Confession
In June last year, Urban stunned the audience at the AFI Life Achievement Award Gala when he revealed that his addictions had nearly destroyed their marriage within months of their 2006 wedding.
“We got married in 2006, and barely four months into our marriage, the addictions that I had done really nothing about blew our marriage to smithereens,” he said.
He added that Kidman had staged an intervention and chosen to stay, saying, “Nic pushed through every negative voice — I’m sure even some of her own — and she chose love. And here we are tonight, 18 years later. Her capacity to love is like no one I’ve ever met.”
At the time, Kidman was visibly moved, wiping away a tear while listening to his remarks. But insiders now suggest those raw admissions highlighted strains that never fully disappeared.
### Lingering Struggles
A source close to the family said, “Keith’s admission about nearly wrecking the marriage was moving, but it also underlined how shaky things were early on. Nicole shouldered much of the weight.”
Urban has spoken before about his struggles with alcohol and cocaine, recalling to *Rolling Stone* how long it took him to accept he had a problem. He credited Kidman with helping him through, but those close to the pair say the scars lingered.
A source added, “When Keith joked about music being like ‘audible heroin,’ it struck a nerve for Nicole. It reminded her of a very dark period she thought was behind them.”
### Signs of Distance
Kidman and Urban’s separation comes after months of speculation about the state of their marriage. In June, the actress marked their anniversary with a black-and-white photo of herself embracing Urban, captioned: “Happy Anniversary baby.”
His reply — a single red heart emoji, without his usual public tributes — was described by friends as a telling sign.
One insider said, “Nicole saw her post as an expression of love, but Keith’s minimal reply told its own story.”
Those close to Urban insist the decision to separate was his.
A source revealed, “Keith was dissatisfied with how the marriage had become. The closeness had faded, and life together felt routine. Eventually, he told Nicole he couldn’t go on that way.”
### Paths No Longer Aligned
While Kidman was said to be “blindsided” by the breakup, Urban’s circle felt the writing had long been on the wall.
A source close to the singer said, “It wasn’t hidden from those near him. Many felt the split was bound to happen — Nicole was away filming, Keith was always on tour, and the distance finally caught up with them.”
The pair is currently living apart, with Urban reported to have moved out of their Nashville compound into his own residence. Kidman, meanwhile, has been caring for their daughters while balancing work commitments, including filming in London.
Another insider put it plainly: “The love was there, but their paths were no longer aligned. Reconciliation is possible, but in truth, they haven’t been a couple for some time.”
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