Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have confirmed their divorce, marking the end of a high-profile marriage that captivated fans for over a decade. The split not only impacts their family but also sets the stage for a significant financial reckoning as the couple navigates the division of their considerable assets.
The couple, who wed in 2006, have built an impressive portfolio of properties and earnings throughout their careers. According to estimates from Celebrity Net Worth, Kidman’s career earnings from acting have surpassed $350 million, with her most lucrative payday reportedly coming from the 2005 film Bewitched, where she earned $17.5 million. Over the years, she has balanced blockbuster films with independent projects, demonstrating her versatility as an actress.
In 2024, she starred in the critically acclaimed film Babygirl, earning her numerous best actress awards. Her earnings for the year totaled approximately $31 million, bolstered by her transition to television, where she reportedly earned $1 million per episode for three series, including The Perfect Couple and Expats. Kidman has also ventured into producing, with her company, Blossom Films, currently working on multiple projects.
Urban, a successful country music artist, has also accumulated significant wealth. His net worth is estimated at $75 million, derived from record sales, live performances, and television roles. He served as a judge on American Idol from 2013 to 2016, reportedly earning as much as $8 million for his final season. Additionally, Urban has profited from a line of guitars and various endorsement deals with brands like AT&T and Old El Paso.
The couple’s divorce proceedings indicate they will not seek child support or alimony, suggesting a cooperative approach to their separation. They will likely focus on dividing their extensive property holdings. In 2008, they purchased the historic Georgian mansion Bunya Hill in New South Wales for $6.5 million, which serves as their Australian holiday home. In Sydney, they own multiple apartments in the Point Latitude building at Milsons Point, having consolidated two penthouses purchased for a combined total of $13 million.
Their American properties include a 12,000-square-foot mansion in Nashville, acquired for $3.5 million, and a duplex in Manhattan’s West Chelsea district, bought for $9.6 million in 2010.
As they navigate their divorce, the couple has filed a plan suggesting they will seek an equitable division of joint assets while retaining individual ownership of their personal assets, including copyrights and royalties from their artistic endeavors. This approach may lead to a smoother separation, although the complexities involved in untangling their financial ties could still result in a lengthy process.
As the divorce unfolds, it presents lucrative opportunities for the legal and financial professionals involved. The financial implications are considerable, with the couple’s combined assets estimated to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
