"I love them both very dearly": Close friend Richard Wilkins reacts to Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman's split following 19 years of marriage 

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman have announced their divorce after 19 years of marriage, leaving fans stunned. Long considered one of Hollywood’s most stable couples, the pair share two daughters and have often spoken about balancing demanding careers with family life.

Their long history of relations, combined with their status as two big players in the entertainment industry, has made the split a matter of interest on its own. Urban is a country music celebrity, and Kidman is an Oscar-winning star. The media has largely been monitoring their relationship as their careers have frequently put them in the limelight.

One of the first to respond was Richard Wilkins, long-time entertainment reporter and good friend of the two. Having known the couple for years, Wilkins responded cautiously to the news of their separation. His remarks reflected both his friendship with them and his decision to respect their privacy.

Richard Wilkins speaks about the split

Richard Wilkins said he values both Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman as close friends.

"They're both very treasured friends of mine, and I love them both very dearly," he told reporters after the news became public.

Wilkins made clear he would not be discussing private details.

"I have nothing to add to this story. They've never commented on any of my circumstances over the years and I'm not going to comment on theirs," he explained.

His comments showed his decision to respect the couple’s privacy.

He also pointed to the length of their marriage.

"Nineteen years ... I mean we're talking about Hollywood, that's got to be like 50, 60 years," he remarked.

For Wilkins, the duration of their relationship stood out as remarkable in the world of show business.

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The end of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's long marriage

In June 2006, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban got married in Sydney. They assisted one another over the years in personal and professional life. The two couples had two daughters and managed to establish careers in music and films.

Their relationship was often described as one built on its own set of rules. Both of them addressed the topic of time management separation in the past, caused by travel and work. Nonetheless, the couple still managed to stay together for almost twenty years.

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The divorce is the beginning of what many considered one of the most stable marriages in Hollywood. Urban and Kidman have not made an elaborate statement, although the announcement has prompted fans to reflect on their common history.

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