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The news of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s split after nearly two decades together has sent shockwaves through their fanbase. Now, reports are emerging that Nicole is allegedly “furious” over the terms of her prenuptial agreement with Keith, which could see the country singer walk away with over $11 million following their separation. The contentious point? A specific drug-related clause within the prenup that, ironically, now works in Keith’s favor despite his past struggles with addiction, which Nicole supported him through.
According to RadarOnline.com, the 58-year-old actor and the 57-year-old singer signed the prenup before their 2006 wedding. The agreement, designed to protect their individual assets, reportedly entitles Keith to $600,000 for every year of marriage – but with a critical condition: he had to remain sober. After 19 years together, during which Keith famously battled and overcame addiction, insiders now claim Nicole is “consumed with anger” that he stands to collect the full amount, reportedly totaling a staggering $11.4 million.
Nicole Kidman Feels Betrayed
A source close to the couple explained Nicole’s deep sense of betrayal: “Nicole feels the clause was slipped in to protect Keith, but in the end it protects his finances. She supported him through his addiction, and now she sees him benefiting from it. That has left her feeling deeply betrayed.” This perspective suggests that Nicole views the financial payout as a painful reminder of the sacrifices she made during their marriage, now feeling financially penalized for supporting his sobriety.
Another insider underscored the heightened tensions during an already difficult time: “Keith qualifies for a huge payout because he remained sober. Nicole is glad he stayed on that path, but she resents that the payoff comes out of her pocket. To her, it feels like rubbing salt into the wound of their break-up.” The emotional complexity of the situation is clear: while Nicole is undoubtedly relieved by Keith’s continued sobriety, the financial implications of the prenup during their divorce are reportedly causing significant distress. A third source reiterated Nicole’s intense frustration, stating that she gave Keith her “loyalty and her patience for nearly two decades,” and the idea that she now owes him “financially has left her incandescent with rage.”
Keith Urban’s Sobriety and the Road to Separation
Keith Urban has been remarkably candid about his struggles with drugs and alcohol, openly discussing his journey to sobriety. In a 2010 interview with Oprah Winfrey, he emotionally recalled Nicole Kidman’s pivotal role in his recovery, specifically her initiating an intervention just months after their wedding.
”She made a decision to turn around and initiate, ultimately, this intervention. It was done in such a way that the love in that room at that moment was just right. I was like, ‘Put the cuffs on, let’s go,'” he shared, acknowledging the life-saving impact of Nicole’s unwavering support. In fact, he once publicly credited Nicole with saving his life, a testament to her profound influence during his darkest times. At the AFI Life Achievement Award Gala last year, he openly admitted: “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.”
The couple, who married in 2006, share two daughters: Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14. Reports indicate that they had been living apart since the summer, signaling a growing rift in their nearly two-decade-long relationship. It is believed that Keith moved out of their Nashville home while touring, while Nicole remained with their children. During the filming of Practical Magic 2 in London, Nicole further underscored their separation by renting a lavish Hampstead property for $87,000 a month.
Their last major red carpet appearance together was at the AFI tribute, where Keith publicly praised Nicole, seemingly masking the underlying issues that were already fracturing their marriage. TMZ reported on Tuesday that Nicole Kidman has officially filed for divorce, bringing an end to one of Hollywood’s most enduring partnerships and setting the stage for a potentially contentious financial uncoupling.