The successful country star with a challenging childhood is Keith Urban, who, at the age of 55, is now known not only for his musical talents but also for being a devoted husband to Hollywood legend Nicole Kidman, 56.
Urban grew up in a difficult environment with an alcoholic father, which left a lasting impact on his childhood. During an interview, he revealed that the frequent relocations orchestrated by his parents hindered his ability to experience intimate security in family life. His father’s struggles with alcoholism further contributed to a lack of intimacy in their household. Urban recalled that his father was a physical disciplinarian and rarely expressed love or approval.
Despite the challenges of his upbringing, Keith Urban has transformed into a loving and devoted husband and father. He met Nicole Kidman in 2005 at an event in Los Angeles, and after their wedding, the couple decided to live on a farm during their first year of marriage. Urban is determined not to repeat the patterns of his father and has become an attentive and caring father to their two daughters, Sunday and Faith Kidman-Urban.
Celebrating 17 years of marriage in June, Kidman and Urban prioritize keeping their family life private. They share a commitment to providing their daughters with a normal childhood away from the public eye. Urban emphasizes his love for his daughters and the joy he finds in being a father, especially as a “girl-dad.” Reflecting on his own parents’ challenges and relocations, Urban expresses admiration for what they were able to accomplish under difficult circumstances.
Keith Urban’s life has evolved positively since his challenging childhood, and he now enjoys a fulfilling family life with his wife, Nicole Kidman, and their beloved daughters, appreciating the lessons learned from his upbringing and striving to provide a stable and loving environment for his own family on one of their family ranches in Nashville.