**Did Nicole Kidman’s Erotic-Thriller ‘Babygirl’ Cause Strain Between Her and Keith Urban?**
*By Apoorva Rastogi | Oct 04, 2025*
Country music star Keith Urban and acclaimed actor Nicole Kidman have reportedly split after 19 years of marriage. The news surfaced after Urban was seen performing in Hershey, Pennsylvania, without his wedding ring.
### Was ‘Babygirl’ a Source of Tension?
Sources close to the couple have revealed that Keith Urban was unhappy with Nicole Kidman’s steamy romance drama, *Babygirl*, which was released in 2024. Kidman, 58, starred opposite 29-year-old actor Harris Dickinson in the film, which features explicit content that reportedly made Urban uncomfortable.
An insider told Page Six, “Keith didn’t like the film and he didn’t even like Nicole promoting the movie.” Another source added that Urban worried about being ridiculed due to the film’s provocative nature. This unease became apparent during an interview on Australia’s Mix 102.3 Hayley & Max in the Morning, where Urban abruptly ended the conversation after being asked about his wife’s intimate scenes with younger men.
### Nicole Kidman’s Career and Commitment to Female Directors
Nicole Kidman is well-known for choosing film roles that challenge societal norms and spotlight issues affecting women. Since 2017, she has made a pledge to work with a female director at least once every 18 months. Over the past eight years, Kidman has collaborated with female directors 19 times, either as a producer or actor. *Babygirl* was directed by Halina Reijn, continuing Kidman’s dedication to supporting women in film.
### Keith Urban’s Response Amid Divorce Rumors
During his recent performance, Urban displayed photos of their two daughters, Sunday Rose (17) and Faith Margaret (14), on the big screen, signaling his ongoing commitment to family despite divorce rumors.
However, Urban has not addressed speculation about his rumored relationship with his 25-year-old guitarist, Maggie Baugh, who was notably absent from his latest performance.
### Background on Their Families
While Keith Urban has been married once, Nicole Kidman was previously married to Tom Cruise from 1990 to 2001. Kidman and Cruise adopted two children together, Connor and Isabella Jane.
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As the couple navigates this difficult period, fans continue to watch closely for updates on their personal and professional lives.
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