Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban: Love story through the years

Celebrity couple Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have got it right. Nearly two decades into their marriage, their love story is as admirable as it is passionate.

First meeting

It all began in January 2005 when Kidman and Urban met for the first time at the G’Day USA Gala in Los Angeles. While sparks were instant for Kidman, Urban later admitted he was hesitant to approach her.

Five and a half years later in June, 2006, the couple got married in Sydney, Australia. Their marriage was the beginning of what is known as one of the most enduring marriages in Hollywood.

Overcoming challenges

Only a month after their marriage, Urban had to personal struggles involving addiction and Kidman had to stay in her marriage.

As the couple has recounted their story, Kidman has his unwavering support “during the darkest times of my life” which in turn has solidified their marriage.

Building a family

With the couple having hectic careers, they spoke about how having children dramatically shifted their focus and helped them become grounded.

First came Sunday Rose in 2008 and then her sister Faith Margaret, who was born via surrogate, in 2010.

Their secret to lasting love

The couple takes it as a priority that they never spend such long hours apart even when they have a very tight schedule. Kidman even admitted that they adhere to the rule of never being separated more than three days, so that the family comes first.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are now almost 20 years old and they are living evidence that real love can stand the test of time when it comes to the pressures of fame. Their experience, including red carpets and child-rearing is still one of the most motivating relationship histories in entertainment.