Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban | Source: Getty Images
Nicole Kidman and her husband, a fellow entertainment industry professional, have been together for close to twenty years. He has reportedly shared his perspective on her bold choices in film and television, noting the impact of her controversial roles.
Nicole Kidman has an upcoming film titled “Babygirl,” where she stars alongside a much younger actor, portraying a character who begins an affair with him. The movie’s explicit scenes have stirred reactions from online users and even prompted a response from her husband.
Nicole Kidman and the actor at A24’s “Babygirl” Los Angeles special screening on October 18, 2024, in West Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
Kidman and her spouse Keith Urban met in early 2005, and within months, she knew he
was the one.
The pair married in 2006 in a romantic ceremony in Australia. Today, the lovebirds, who have been married for 18 years, share two children.
While their family life remains steady, both Kidman and Urban continue to pursue bold paths in their careers. Urban, a Grammy Award winner, has flourished in the music industry, while Kidman often takes on daring, headline-making film roles, frequently cast alongside younger love interests.
Nicole Kidman arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of “Lioness,” 2024 | Source: Getty Images
In 2021, the Oscar-winning actress starred in “A Family Affair,”
a romantic comedy
featuring a memorable, erotic scene with actor, Zac Efron,
then 36
. The movie added intrigue to Kidman’s fearless choice of roles
at 56.
Zac Efron and Nicole Kidman on the set of “A Family Affair,” 2021 | Source: YouTube/Netflix
In August of that same year, she shared that Urban is fully supportive of her decisions as an actor and producer, including scenes where she bares it all.
Nicole Kidman on the set of “A Family Affair,” 2021 | Source: YouTube/Netflix
“My husband is an artist, so he understands all of it, and he also does not get involved,” the award-winning movie star
explained
.
Fast forward to 2024, Kidman,
now 57
, stars in the upcoming
erotic thriller
“Babygirl.” In this intense film, the Australian native takes on the role of a powerful CEO who jeopardizes both her career and family in a steamy affair with her significantly younger intern, played by English actor, Harris Dickinson,
who is 28
.
Harris Dickinson attends the world premiere of “Blitz,” 2024 | Source: Getty Images
In a recent interview, Kidman revealed the intensity of filming the movie,
explaining
that the role left her so “turned on” at times she needed to step back from production.
Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson on the set of “Babygirl,” 2024 | Source: YouTube/A24
Working closely with Dickinson and Antonio Banderas, 64, who plays her on-screen husband, the Emmy Award winner
described
the experience as “almost like a burnout.”
Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson on the set of “Babygirl,” 2024 | Source: YouTube/A24
“There was an enormous amount of sharing and trust and then frustration. It’s like, ‘Don’t touch me,'” Kidman
added
. Reflecting on the emotional toll, she even
confessed
, “I don’t care if I am never touched again in my life! I’m over it.”
Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson on the set of “Babygirl,” 2024 | Source: YouTube/A24
Despite the intense and intimate nature of Kidman’s recent roles, Urban, 56, remains supportive and unfazed. According to a source, he’s
learned
to see her work as a form of “art,” understanding that “she is playing characters – she isn’t playing Nicole Kidman.”
Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson on the set of “Babygirl,” 2024 | Source: YouTube/A24
The insider
added
that Urban “isn’t wincing during these types of scenes” and keeps a respectful distance from his wife’s work. He puts focus only on her schedule to coordinate family time with the actress and their children.
While Urban supports Kidman’s artistic choices, the couple is careful about what their daughters, Sunday Rose, 16, and Faith Margaret, 14, are exposed to. An insider
revealed
, “Nicole is not ashamed in any way, but she doesn’t want them to see everything she does, to her kids, she is just mom.”
Sunday Urban, Rose Urban, Nicole Kidman, Antonia Kidman, and Craig Marran attend the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute celebrating Nicole Kidman on April 27, 2024, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
The source further noted that, just as the girls don’t attend all of Urban’s concerts, Kidman feels relieved knowing they aren’t exposed to some of her more revealing work.
Yet, in response to Urban’s explanation of his wife’s latest on-screen role, some fans voiced strong reactions.
“Keith has blinded his eye to what is right, justifying immoral behavior,”
one user
commented
.
One felt uncomfortable with Kidman’s candidness about her role.
“Honestly, this is horrible to hear. Why would she share this kinda [sic] inappropriate information to the world?”
questioned
one person,
calling
it
“distasteful”
and
“revolting.”
Some even questioned the effect on their marriage, with a user
asking
,
“What’s the point of being married if you’re being into infidelity?”
Scheduled for a Christmas Day release in the US, “Babygirl” has already generated buzz for Kidman’s compelling performance. Premiering at the Venice Film Festival, the film earned her the prestigious Best Actress award, further cementing her reputation for bold, transformative roles.
As Kidman and
Keith Urban
continue to navigate the challenges of fame, artistic expression, and family life, their relationship appears to be grounded in mutual respect and understanding. Kidman’s bold career choices and Urban’s unwavering support showcase a modern approach to partnership, one where individuality and artistic freedom coexist with family priorities.
While reactions from fans may be divided, the couple remains focused on what matters most to them—each other and their family. As Kidman’s career evolves, it’s clear that her commitment to authenticity, both on-screen and off, remains unshaken.