We previously reported that the Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman and her country music star husband Keith Urban had separated after 19 years of marriage. At the time, insiders were claiming that Kidman was desperately “fighting to save her marriage.” They also alleged that she’d felt “blindsided” by Urban wanting to separate.
Hours later, however, Kidman, 58, officially filed for divorce from Urban, 58. This came amidst rumors that Urban had already moved on with a “new girlfriend.”
Kidman filed for divorce from Urban on September 30, citing “irreconcilable differences” at the time. Now, insiders are claiming that Urban is leaning on his fellow singer Jennifer Lopez, 56, amidst this divorce.
Urban Reconnects With Lopez
Lopez finalized her divorce from the Hollywood star Ben Affleck in January of this year after just two years of marriage. According to insiders, this led to her reaching out to Urban, as she knows exactly what he’s going through.
“J.Lo reached out to Keith as soon as she found out he and Nicole had split up,” a source close to Lopez told Fandom Wire. “She wanted to offer her support and check in. A lot of people did that for her when she and Ben broke up and it meant everything to her. It’s been more than a year now and she’s still hurting over her divorce so she’s very sensitive to anyone going through the end of a marriage.”
Lopez and Urban reportedly became close friends when they both served as judges on season 13 of American Idol back in 2014. In the years since then, the two performers have kept in touch.
“Keith has been so grateful for her support, a lot of people have shunned him in favour of Nicole so J.Lo’s kindness is highlighted,” the insider continued. “She knows what a good heart he has and thinks it’s horrendous that he is having to deal with all these attacks on his character.”
Meanwhile, other sources are claiming that there isn’t a chance of Urban and Kidman getting back together.
“Nicole wanted to fight for them, but Keith had already checked out — and she knew why,” an insider told ShuterScoop. “It wasn’t about distance, schedules, or bad habits. It was about another woman. And Nicole knows who she is.”
Urban And Kidman Split
Unbeknownst to fans, Urban and Kidman secretly separated back in June. Urban was the one who initiated the split, and he immediately moved out of the family home and into his own residence in Nashville.
Kidman then spent the summer desperately trying to save their marriage. The actress finally gave in and filed for divorce on September 30.
“She didn’t want this,” a source told People Magazine after Kidman filed. “She has been fighting to save the marriage.”
Another insider told US Weekly. that Kidman “had faith they could work it out” after being “quietly separated for a while.”
“This wasn’t Nicole’s decision, and she is devastated,” the source lamented. “Her trust was lost, and it was too far gone. Nicole had been trying to get them to work on their marriage and did not want this to get out to the public. She didn’t tell many friends what was really going on with them and was holding this in for months.”
Divorce is never easy, particularly after so many years together. Please join us in saying a prayer for Kidman and Urban as they navigate this new chapter of their lives!