They were once regarded as two of the ‘nicest’ Aussie guys in showbusiness.
Keith Urban, 57, and Hugh Jackman, 56, have always been praised for their innate talent and seemingly unwavering commitment to their spouses.
Keith was married to Nicole Kidman, 58, for 19 years, while Hugh and his former wife Deborra-Lee Furness, 69, enjoyed a long-lasting marriage of 27 years, a true rarity in Hollywood.
That has all since changed, with both couples shocking fans by filing for divorce this year.
On Tuesday, Nicole took steps to dissolve her 19-year marriage with Keith, citing irreconcilable differences. Meanwhile, a source informed the Daily Mail that Keith might already be involved with a younger woman in the music industry.
‘The rumour is that he’s with a younger woman in the business. It’s all everyone is talking about,’ they said.
Keith Urban, 57, and Hugh Jackman, 56, have consistently been lauded for both their exceptional talent and seemingly steadfast dedication to their spouses. Here, Keith is seen with Nicole Kidman in 2023.
That has all since changed, with both couples shocking fans by filing for divorce this year. Pictured: Hugh Jackman and ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness
Meanwhile, Keith shocked fans by changing the lyrics of his song about Nicole to include the name of his female guitarist.
A clip of Keith performing The Fighter at a recent show came to light with fans noticing one major difference in the lyrics.
Footage emerged from Instagram, posted by his guitarist Maggie Baugh, 25, on Saturday, showing Keith performing a song with the lyrics: ‘When they’re tryna get to you, Maggie I’ll be your guitar player.’
The original lyric goes: ‘When they’re tryna get to you, baby I’ll be the fighter’.
The 2016 song, which originally featured Carrie Underwood, is about the early stages of a relationship when things could go either way.
It is not known how Maggie originally captioned the clip, yet after Keith’s split from Nicole was made public she edited the wording.
The new caption, uploaded on Wednesday, read: ‘Did he just say that,’ alongside mind-blown emojis.
Both the clip and his sudden split from Nicole have somewhat tarnished Keith’s reputation among fans.
Keith shocked fans by changing the lyrics of his song about Nicole to include the name of his female guitarist
Pictured: Maggie Baugh
Angry fans took to the comment section of the post to slam the move.
‘Wow, that song was made for Nicole. For him to do that tells us what he’s really all about,’ one wrote.
Another added: ‘OK, dumping Nicole is looking more suspect,’ while a third added that the clip gave them the ‘ick’.
‘It is so trashy to do this to a song inspired by his wife. It’s the ultimate ick,’ they wrote.
Before this clip was released, fans had already been criticizing the country singer, flooding his Instagram with pleas for him to reconcile with his famous ex-wife.
‘Are you crazy? Nicole is a total babe. You should be so lucky to have a gorgeous legend A-lister,’ wrote one person.
‘Honestly, Keith was not the perfect husband in my eyes. Nicole shed tears over him more than once. Mixing her films with their real lives is just ridiculous. Nicole, I’m cheering for you,’ commented another fan.
Someone else chimed in: ‘Try and work it out. The grass is not greener on the other side. Your kids will be badly affected by it.’
It was a similar story for Hugh, after it was revealed that he had split with wife Deborah-Lee Furness (pictured) before sparking a romance with his much younger co-star Sutton Foster.
Amid the divorce drama, romance blossomed between Hugh and Sutton, with the Wolverine star spotted in the audience to watch Sutton in Once Upon A Mattress at the Ahmanson Theatre in California back in January
While there was never any suggestion that the romance bloomed while Hugh and Deborra-Lee were still together, fans wasted no time in slamming The Greatest Showman
While there has been no official reason given for the split, Nicole is said to have felt ‘betrayed’ over Keith’s decision to leave her and their children Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14.
‘Nicole’s hurt and feels betrayed. It’s devastating to her. She’s shocked,’ an unnamed source told People on Tuesday.
The insider also claimed that Nicole ‘didn’t want this and has been fighting to save the marriage.’
It was a similar story for Hugh Jackman, after it was revealed that he had split with wife Deborah-Lee Furness before sparking a romance with his much younger co-star Sutton Foster.
Hugh and Deborra-Lee announced their split via a joint statement in September 2023, with the actress officially filing for divorce in May 2025.
Amid the divorce drama, romance blossomed between Hugh and Sutton, with the Wolverine star spotted in the audience watching Sutton in Once Upon A Mattress at the Ahmanson Theatre in California back in January.
Just days later the couple were spotted passionately kissing in a car at a San Fernando In-N-Out restaurant.
Though there was no indication that the romance began before Hugh and Deborra-Lee separated, save for a busy rumour mill, fans were quick to criticise The Greatest Showman star.
Following her decision to file for divorce in May, Deborra-Lee threw some not-so-subtle shade on her ex husband. Addressing the split in a statement to Daily Mail, Deborra-Lee referred to the shock uncoupling as a ‘journey of betrayal’
Meanwhile, Nicole filed to end her 19-year union with Keith on Tuesday – citing irreconcilable differences – as a source claimed to the Daily Mail that Keith had already moved on with a younger woman in the music industry.
‘I respect Hugh’s work, but I no longer respect him,’ one crestfallen fan said.
Another replied with a long-winded post explaining why they thought Hugh’s new relationship was so triggering for fans.
‘What people aren’t getting/understanding is WHY his fans are upset at him. Hugh literally built his brand/image being the respectful, supportive husband/family man,’ they began.
‘People believed he was real and separated him from the normal Hollywood BS behaviour. He showed ppl that he was DIFFERENT.’
Another chided: ‘Bro…you look pathetic. 56 years old and doing this nonsense.’
Following her decision to file for divorce in May, Deborra-Lee threw some not-so-subtle shade at her ex-husband.
Addressing the split in a statement to Daily Mail, Deborra-Lee referred to the shock uncoupling as a ‘journey of betrayal’.
‘My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal,’ she said.
‘Nicole’s hurt and feels betrayed. It’s devastating to her. She’s shocked,’ an unnamed source told People on Tuesday
‘It’s a profound wound that cuts deep, however I believe in a higher power and that God/the universe, whatever you relate to as your guidance, is always working FOR us.’
She continued, ‘This belief has helped me navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage.
‘I have gained much knowledge and wisdom through this experience. Even when we are presented with apparent adversity, it is leading us to our greatest good, our true purpose.
‘It can hurt, but in the long run, returning to yourself and living within your own integrity, values, and boundaries is liberation and freedom.’
