It was a night steeped in country music’s glitz and glamor, but behind the smiles and the embrace, something about this picture-perfect couple felt achingly final.
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Country music legend Keith Urban and Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman made a striking appearance at the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards in Frisco, Texas — an outing now believed to be their final red carpet moment together as husband and wife.
The event took place on May 8, 2025, just months before news of their shocking separation broke. They looked every bit the power couple, yet social media users couldn’t ignore the quiet tension between them.
Urban, 57, long admired for his charm and signature rock-meets-country edge, stepped out in a sleek black pinstripe suit with a daringly low V-neck shirt — but his usual spark was missing. His eyes seemed distant, his smile noticeably subdued.
By his side, Kidman,58, chose a stunning black leather halter top and matching skirt, her hand resting lightly on her husband’s chest. A pose that might read as affectionate, but one that now feels more like a final gesture of support before the storm.
Netizens shared their mixed reactions. One commented, “Keith looks sad in this photo. Look at his eyes.” Another echoed the same feeling, “Keith looks a bit sad! Or tired!” A third chimed in, “He looks so sad I hope he gets better. He has such a great career.”
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Someone else observed, “This picture looks like they’re faking it. They’re not really even embracing each other. They’re just barely touching anyway anyways we can read a lot into these photos, but I know Keith must be tired. He goes 24 seven nonstop [sic].”
Others focused on the couple’s striking appearance. “Both looking great,” one netizen wrote, while another said, “Keith looks so handsome and Nicole looks beautiful.” One commenter stated, “Love him….happy couple.💕”
Here’s a look back at the clues and telling moments that hinted at trouble long before Kidman and Urban’s split was made public.
January 2025
8 Months Before Their Split Goes Public

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban sit side by side at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, exuding calm elegance as they pose in the heart of the star-studded ballroom — every inch the Hollywood power couple.
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Keith Urban pulls Nicole Kidman close in a snug embrace, his head gently tucked into her shoulder as the couple steals a rare moment of intimacy inside the buzzing awards ballroom.

Caught mid-laughter, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban turn heads on the awards floor — their radiant expressions lighting up the frame as cameras and crew swirl around them.

In a soft, almost cinematic moment, Keith Urban presses his forehead to Nicole Kidman’s temple, their hands clasped tightly — a whisper of affection in a sea of evening glamour.
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May 2025
Keith Urban’s ‘Sad’ & ‘Tired’ Look 4 Months Before Their Breakup

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban share a close moment at the 60th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards in Frisco, Texas, with her arm draped over his shoulder as they press gently together for the camera on country music’s biggest night.

On the ACM Awards red carpet, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban strike a poised pose, dressed in all black with their hands linked — polished, composed, and perfectly in sync.
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With his eyes closed and her gaze steady, Keith Urban rests in Nicole Kidman’s embrace, capturing a serene yet intimate moment in the middle of the media frenzy.

In a rare unguarded exchange, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban lean in and lock eyes from their seats inside the arena, smiling quietly as their hands remain tightly clasped.

Backstage in soft, shadowy light, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban share a quiet moment between the spotlight and the crowd, all smiles as they prepare to step into the show.
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In a black-and-white shot full of texture and tenderness, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban glance down at their interlocked hands. It’s an intimate freeze-frame amid the noise of a crowded room.
June 20, 2025
The Former Couple’s Final Public Appearance Together

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban watch from a VIP suite at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee, taking in the FIFA Club World Cup with composed expressions and a quiet presence above the crowd.
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Framed against the shadows of the VIP box, Nicole Kidman stands poised beside Keith Urban, who keeps his cool behind dark shades as they take in the match from above.

With smiles exchanged across the railing, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban appear mid-conversation — a light moment between the couple during a break in the football action.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban smile at each other inside their box suite, her hand mid-gesture as they share a lighthearted exchange during the FIFA Club World Cup match.
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June 25, 2025
‘Happy Anniversary Baby’: Nicole Kidman Celebrates Their 19th Wedding Anniversary
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September 21, 2025
Actress Makes a Solo Appearance a Week Before Their Breakup News

On the red carpet at the Nashville Film Festival, Nicole Kidman stuns in a champagne silk blouse and high-waisted trousers, offering a poised smile against the branded blue backdrop. | Source: Instagram/nicolekidman

Nicole Kidman joins a live discussion at the Nashville Film Festival, sitting across from the host in a sleek leather chair as she listens intently, legs crossed, microphone resting in hand. | Source: Instagram/nashfilmfest