During a successful performance residency in Las Vegas two years ago, Keith Urban took a moment to bring his wife, Nicole Kidman, onto the stage. “We’ve got some birthdays in the house, we’ve got teachers in the house, we’ve got wives in the house…” said Urban as he quickly went backstage and returned with Nicole, who was barefoot and wearing denim.
He described her as a cheerful and free-spirited person, embracing her with his arms before saying: ‘Happy birthday, babygirl.’
While he was still completing his residency, photos from the couple’s wedding in June 2006 were shown on the large screen as he sang “Without You.” Urban also shared stories with the audience about his affection for his famous wife.
Let’s jump ahead to the country rocker’s current High And Alive tour – he performed for a very excited audience in Connecticut last night – and the Keith Urban show is noticeably different now.
He isn’t wearing a wedding ring, and Nicole Kidman’s name hasn’t been mentioned. However, somewhat awkwardly, a photo of the actress and their daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14, still shows up in a photo montage during his popular song, Heart Like A Hometown. This was likely added when the tour was planned, before they separated.
I noticed something interesting – Urban didn’t say a word about it, nor did he mention his nickname for Nicole Kidman, ‘babygirl’. Apparently, he even has it tattooed on his neck – though, who knows, things change, right? At least that’s what I’ve heard. It’s always fascinating to see how couples express their affection!
Throughout the tour, he appears captivated by three female musicians who share the stage with him at different times – they are all noticeably younger and very attractive.
According to whispers within the Nashville music scene, his playful behavior on stage might have a deeper meaning than it appears.
A music industry publicist told the Daily Mail this week that the talk is he’s dating a younger woman who also works in the business. It’s the main topic of conversation, with everyone curious about her identity, but so far, her name remains a secret. No one knows for sure who she is yet.
I was absolutely shocked to hear that the couple, who everyone thought were so strong together, had broken up! The news hit the entertainment world on Monday night, and then, by Tuesday, I learned that Nicole Kidman had officially filed for divorce, stating they had “irreconcilable differences”. It’s just so sad; they always seemed like such a perfect match. I followed their relationship for years, and it’s really upsetting to see it end. You can read more about it here, but honestly, it’s heartbreaking news.
The couple seems eager to finalize their separation quickly. Divorce papers show they’ve already decided how to share custody of their children. Importantly, both have agreed to forgo both spousal support and child support, and each will keep their own assets.
The Daily Mail reports that Nicole Kidman, known for expressing her surprise at the end of her marriage to Tom Cruise, has hired a lawyer nicknamed the ‘Steel Magnolia,’ Marlene Eskind Moses, along with her daughter, Marissa Moses Russ, who is also an attorney. Moses previously assisted fellow Nashville resident Reese Witherspoon – whom Kidman considers one of her closest friends – during her divorce from Jim Toth in 2023.
Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman, who both starred in and produced Big Little Lies, were spotted power walking in Nashville around the time news of Witherspoon’s marital problems surfaced, suggesting a mutual support system. Several sources in Nashville report that Nicole is feeling deeply betrayed.
People have been guessing that the actress’s seemingly rebellious phase and a strong desire for romantic interest might have caused the breakup. However, in Nashville, everyone is focused on how Urban acted.
According to a source who spoke with People magazine, ‘Nicole is deeply hurt and feels like she’s been betrayed.’ The source described the situation as ‘devastating’ for her, adding that ‘she’s completely shocked.’ The insider also shared that Nicole ‘didn’t want a divorce and had been working hard to repair the marriage’.
The news website TMZ – the first to report the split – offered more details. According to a source close to Kidman, ‘Everything suggests Keith is involved with someone else.’ The source added, ‘Nicole isn’t denying it, but she’s still reeling from the news.’
It’s possible they noticed hints dropped on the website Deux Moi. This site had mentioned a musician being unfaithful to his famous actress wife, allegedly taking his longtime lover with him on tour.
According to a source in Nashville, rumors have been circulating that he’s been dating someone – or multiple people – “all summer”. The source stated: ‘It is the talk of the town that he’s been seeing someone or other people “all summer”.’
Representatives for Kidman aren’t responding to the speculation, and Urban’s team is also staying silent. This is unusual because, given the situation, you’d typically anticipate a statement dismissing the rumours.
When a Hollywood marriage ends after many years, it’s common to release a statement trying to soften the blow – expressing thanks for the happy moments and assuring everyone that another person wasn’t involved. That’s clearly not happening in this situation.
What’s behind all the talk about Urban? As someone in Nashville explained, ‘He appears changed, both when performing and when you meet him personally.’
Some are calling it a midlife crisis. According to an insider who spoke with New Idea in Australia, ‘Keith has many people who are very worried about him and the path his life is taking.’
Many fans have noticed a shift in Keith Urban’s recent behavior. One fan commented: ‘We recently saw Keith perform in Melbourne and were curious if he and Nicole were still together, as he didn’t mention her or their daughters.’ Another attendee, after seeing him in Chicago, shared: ‘He didn’t say anything about Nicole either.’
For quite some time now, the couple has been leading largely separate lives. According to reports, Urban had already left the house they shared in Nashville and is now living in a different location within the city.
This summer was a bit of a whirlwind! I was over in the UK filming Practical Magic 2 with Sandra Bullock, which was fantastic. Meanwhile, my husband, Keith Urban, was busy with his tour dates across the US and Australia. It definitely kept us hopping between continents!
They were last spotted together a few days before celebrating their 19th wedding anniversary in June. The occasion was a FIFA Club World Cup match held in Nashville.
Nicole Kidman has been open about the profound sadness she experienced after her mother’s passing last year, and she seems to have been focusing on her work as a way to cope.
A recent social media post showcasing photos from her summer is noticeably missing the man she previously described as her ‘deep, deep love’.
Just weeks ago, Australian magazine Woman’s Day reported on the couple’s growing distance. A source revealed: ‘While they try to talk daily when separated, they’ve spent surprisingly little time together since Nicole’s mother passed away last September. It feels as though they’ve been living separate lives.’
However, hints of what was to come might have appeared as early as September of the previous year. While discussing her Netflix show, The Perfect Couple, Kidman remarked to interviewers: ‘There’s no such thing as perfection. If something is presented as perfect… don’t believe it.’
Rumors about Keith Urban in Nashville began circulating after the exits of Jerry Flowers, who led his band for 25 years, and Nathan Barlowe, a musician who played many instruments. Urban explained at the time: ‘It feels really good, I’ve always trusted my gut feeling when it comes to making changes in my life, and I just decided to go for it.’
He’s now working with three talented and attractive female musicians, and audiences have observed that he frequently compliments them while performing.
This doesn’t suggest anything is wrong, but it’s easy to understand why Kidman might feel a little jealous or uneasy watching the performances. One musician who really stands out is Maggie Baugh, a rising 25-year-old star. She’s a skilled violinist with classical training, and she also plays guitar and sings. She’s performed with Urban’s band several times. Perhaps most prominent among the bevy of musicians is up-and-coming 25-year-old starlet Maggie Baugh, a classically trained violinist who is also a talented guitarist and singer, and who has made several appearances in Urban’s backing line-up.
There’s been a lot of discussion on social media about Baugh and her friendly moments with Urban while they were performing together. A particular point of interest was when he altered the lyrics to his song The Fighter – a song he’s said was originally inspired by Kidman – to include a reference to her.
This event was recorded on Baugh’s social media accounts just a few days before the news of their divorce became public.
Instead of singing ‘When they’re tryna get to you, baby, I’ll be the fighter,’ Urban opted for: ‘When they’re tryna get to you, Maggie, I’ll be your guitar player.’
‘Did he just say that,’ Baugh captioned the clip.
In an earlier video, Urban points at Baugh right before singing: ‘I was born to love you.’
It’s worth noting that Urban has a habit of changing his lyrics to suit the artist he’s performing with. However, the videos have still managed to get people talking.
Baugh started writing and performing her own country music at a very young age, and she’s openly expressed how much she admires Keith Urban. She’s a follower of his on Instagram, but it’s interesting to note that he doesn’t follow her back, even though he does follow many other artists who have opened for him.
I was so excited to be on tour with Keith Urban last year! Seriously, it’s been an absolutely crazy and wild ride, man,” I told the Hamilton County Reporter last week. It really has been!
Oh my gosh, you won’t *believe* this! Even Baugh’s parents are totally obsessed with her being on stage with Urban! They’re so proud, they actually went to one of his concerts for their *wedding anniversary*! Can you even imagine? It’s just… everything I dreamed of for her! They’re clearly huge fans too, and I’m so happy they’re supporting her passion!
I’ve been following Chase Baugh for a while now, and all this speculation has been wild! When the Daily Mail asked his dad – who’s actually a microbiologist – about the rumours, he just said, ‘I’m just the dad, I know nothing about it.’ It’s frustrating that Chase himself hasn’t responded to any of the questions. On a brighter note, I’m really excited about the support acts joining him on tour! Alana Springsteen, 24, and Karley Scott Collins, 25, are both amazing rising country stars – I can’t wait to see them all perform. It’s going to be a great show!
Scott Collins has performed alongside Keith Urban and other well-known country artists such as Willie Nelson. He is currently signed with Sony Music in Nashville and is represented by CAA in Los Angeles. This year, he shared, ‘It’s amazing being on tour with Keith.’ He added, ‘He’s a truly incredible performer, and I have a lot of respect for him… I’ve also gained valuable experience from watching him perform.’
In a video shared on Instagram celebrating their tour together, the pair seemed incredibly happy and playful around each other. An Instagram photo from July 16th shows them embracing, leaning their heads on each other’s shoulders. ‘Somebody pinch me,’ Scott Collins writes. ‘I feel like I’m dreamin’.
Many people attending the concerts have observed that Urban frequently expresses his appreciation for her while performing. “He speaks quite a bit about Karley,” mentioned one concert attendee.
Scott Collins didn’t offer any comments this week regarding the details of their relationship.
Also performing was Alana Springsteen, who, despite sharing a last name, is not related to Bruce Springsteen. This up-and-coming singer from Nashville joined Keith Urban on stage Thursday, and critics have highlighted the ‘undeniable chemistry’ between them, noting that their voices blend seamlessly during performances.
‘Keith is someone I’ve admired for a very long time,’ Springsteen said at the Stagecoach Festival. She also chose not to discuss the details of her relationship with Urban.
It must be incredibly painful for Kidman, considering she organized an intervention to support him with his battles against alcohol and cocaine addiction only four months after they got married, to now see him being celebrated and seemingly without a worry in the world, alongside women who are young enough to be his children.
According to a report in the US magazine People on Thursday, a source described her as “surprisingly level-headed and calm.” The source added that now that the news is public, she is concentrating on the future and her daughters.
She reportedly turned to close friends for support, including Naomi Watts, an Australian she’s known since her teenage years – Watts once described Kidman as “like the sister I never had.” She also leaned on Deborra Lee-Furness, who herself went through a difficult divorce from Hugh Jackman in 2023.
However, her sister Antonia has consistently been her greatest source of support, just as she was during her very public divorce from Tom Cruise (where they adopted two children together). The two women, with Antonia being three years younger, are incredibly close and best friends.
When news of a high-profile Hollywood breakup surfaced in February 2001, Antonia and their mother, Janelle, were quick to support Kidman. This week, Antonia was once again by her side, this time in Nashville.
Following her recent divorce, Kidman spoke with talk show host Oprah Winfrey and shared: ‘Divorce is difficult for everyone. It truly feels like a nightmare, and it’s easy to put on a brave face. Some days you feel strong, and other days are much harder.’
Words she may want to reflect on now.
- Additional reporting: Barbara McMahon
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