Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman ’s split in the early 2000s is etched into Hollywood lore. The pair’s split in the early 2000s became one of the most famous celebrity breakups, and the Undoing actress has opened up about their past marriage several times over the years.

More than 20 years later, fans still wonder what went wrong. Now, in 2025, another major chapter has unfolded: after 19 years of marriage, Nicole has filed for divorce from her second husband , country star Keith Urban .

Amid the shocking news, here’s a look back at why things didn’t work out between Tom and Nicole first.

Why Did Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise Divorce?

Nicole has long maintained that age played a major role in why her marriage to Tom didn’t last. The two tied the knot in 1990, when she was ju

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