Nicole Kidman's Views on Marriage: A Journey of Commitment and Challenges
Nicole Kidman's thoughts on marriage have been brought to light in a recently unearthed interview. The acclaimed Australian actress expressed her strong belief in lifelong commitment during a conversation featured in the documentary "Nicole Kidman: Outback to Oscars," now streaming on Tubi. In a clip from a 1992 interview conducted while promoting her film "Far and Away" with then-husband Tom Cruise, Kidman was asked about her perspective on marriage by New Zealand journalist Paul Holmes. Kidman confidently stated that she believed in wholeheartedly committing to a marriage without hesitation for it to be successful.
The documentary delves into Kidman's rise to fame and also sheds light on her feelings of loneliness despite winning the Best Actress Oscar for "The Hours" in 2003. Kidman's personal life has seen its share of challenges, including her divorce from second husband Keith Urban in September, citing irreconcilable differences. The actress reflected on her past experiences, revealing that even after achieving great success, she felt incredibly lonely.
Kidman's relationship with Tom Cruise, whom she met on the set of "Days Of Thunder," culminated in marriage on December 24, 1990. However, their union came to an unexpected end when Cruise decided to end the marriage after 12 years. Reports suggested that Cruise's affiliation with the Church of Scientology played a role in their separation, leading to their adopted children, Bella and Connor, following their father's footsteps and cutting ties with Kidman.
Following her divorce from Urban, Kidman opened up about her emotional state in an interview with Ariana Grande for Interview magazine. The actress hinted at her struggles, indicating that she was "hanging in there." Kidman and Urban's marriage began to unravel in the summer of 2025, with reports suggesting that their split was a result of months of quiet separation and diverging paths due to work commitments.
Kidman and Urban first crossed paths at the G'Day LA gala ball in January 2005, with Urban asking Kidman out four months later. The couple tied the knot in June 2006 and share two daughters, Sunday and Faith. Despite their public appearances together, their relationship faced challenges that ultimately led to their separation.