Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s marriage ended together after almost two decades, with sources that reveal that the decision of the land singer to quietly play an important role in the split.
Reports confirmed on Monday that the old couple separated and insiders shared that the two already lived apart before the news became public.
“Their lives moved in different directions, and once he had quietly set up his own place, it felt like writing was on the wall,” said a source People.
Kidman, 58, would make efforts to restore the relationship, but the physical distance made reconciliation unlikely.
“It really has not been a secret in their circles that Keith and Nicole have been living separately for a while,” another insider explained.
According to those who close to the Baby girl Actress, she is determined to save the marriage. “She didn’t want this,” said the source.
“She fought to save the marriage.”
In the aftermath of the split, the Oscar -winning actress leaned on her younger sister Antonia, who is described as a strong support.
However, the family gathered around her, while the Holland Star focuses on the care of her daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14.
Urban has been gone since May on his High and Alive World Tour, while Kidman and the children have stayed in Nashville.
Moreover, the actress also spent part of the summer in London for filming, which raised questions about the time they had separated.
Keith and Nicole, who married in 2006, were last seen together in June during a World Cup competition in Nashville.
