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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban recently celebrated a milestone in their enduring love story. On Tuesday, June 25, the Oscar-winning actress turned 57 and marked her 18th wedding anniversary with her husband by sharing a tender photograph of the two of them. In the image, Nicole lies barefoot on a sun-warmed stone wall overlooking a vast expanse of shimmering sea, clad in a vibrantly patterned dress that catches the light and mirrors her joyful spirit.
Keith, also 57, sits just behind her head, casually strumming an acoustic guitar. He too is barefoot, dressed in a bright pink shirt and relaxed black trousers, completely at ease in the moment. The intimacy of the snapshot spoke volumes about the deep connection they share after nearly two decades together.
Under the photo, Nicole’s simple caption read Forever, followed by the hashtag #happyanniversary. Within moments, heartfelt messages poured in from friends and fans alike. Naomi Watts commented, “This looks like true love—heavenly.” Rita Wilson added, “Love you both. Happy Anniversary, lovers.” Their warmth underscored how universally admired this couple’s bond has become.
Nicole and Keith’s romance began in 2005 at the G’Day USA gala. By June 2006, they were married in a candlelit ceremony at St. Patrick’s Estate in Manly, Australia—a seaside suburb of Sydney. Just two years later, they welcomed their first daughter, Sunday Rose, in July 2008. Their family grew again with the arrival of daughter Faith Margaret in December 2010, solidifying their joyful, music-filled home.
But their path wasn’t without its challenges. In early 2007, just four months into marriage, Keith entered rehab to confront long-standing addictions. At the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala this past April, he paid tribute to Nicole’s unwavering support during that difficult time. “Four months into our marriage, I’m in rehab for three months. I had no idea what was going to happen to us,” he recalled. Then, his voice softened as he added, “If you want to see what love in action looks like, give that a whirl. Nic pushed through every negative voice and chose love. And here we are tonight, 18 years later.”
Nicole has often spoken about Keith’s steady devotion. In a recent interview for PEOPLE’s 50th anniversary issue, she reflected on a romantic moment early in their courtship: “It was my 38th birthday. He stood outside my New York apartment at dawn with gardenias in hand. That moment I thought, ‘This is the man I hope I get to marry.’”
In March 2023, fans were surprised when Keith shared rare footage from their wedding during a Las Vegas concert while performing his hit “Without You.” He explained to PEOPLE, “I wanted to do it organically, to find the right song. ‘Without You’ felt like the perfect choice, and it was the right moment to share that part of our story.”
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As Nicole and Keith look ahead to many more years together, their journey offers a heartfelt reminder that true love endures through both sunshine and stormy seas. Here’s to many more milestones for this inspiring couple.