Not even in Nicole Kidman’s wildest dreams could she have anticipated losing $11.4 million due to a ‘cocaine clause’ in her prenup. After nearly two decades of marriage with Keith Urban, the couple known for their perfect union, has called it quits.
While the world processes the news of their separation, Nicole may now be facing another, unexpected financial blow tied to her divorce from Keith Urban.
What is the cocaine clause?
Nicole Kidman might soon find herself writing a check for $11.4 million, over the infamous ‘cocaine clause.’
According to RadarOnline.com, the clause, signed before their 2006 wedding, specify that Urban is entitled to $600,000 for every year of marriage, provided he remains sober. Now, after nearly 20 years together, Keith stands to collect the full $11.4 million payout.
“Nicole feels the clause was slipped in to protect Keith, but in the end, it protects his finances,” an insider shared. “She supported him through his addiction, and now she sees him benefiting from it. That has left her feeling deeply betrayed.”
“To her, it feels like rubbing salt into the wound of their break-up,” said another source. “Keith qualifies for a huge payout because he remained sober. Nicole is glad he stayed on that path, but she resents that the payoff comes out of her pocket.”
One insider even mentioned how Nicole’s sense of loyalty and patience throughout their relationship has now been overshadowed by the financial ramifications of their divorce. “The idea that she now owes him financially has left her incandescent with rage,” they added.
Keith’s battle with drugs and alcohol
The country star has long spoken about his struggles with drugs and alcohol, and his marriage to Nicole has been a crucial part of his recovery journey.
In a 2010 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Keith recalled how Nicole had called for an intervention just months after their wedding. “She made a decision to turn around and initiate, ultimately, this intervention. It was done in such a way that the love in that room at that moment was just right. I was like, ‘Put the cuffs on, let’s go,’” he said.
Keith has often credited Nicole with saving his life. At the AFI Life Achievement Award Gala, he admitted, “We got married in 2006, and barely four months into our marriage, the addictions that I had done really nothing about blew our marriage to smithereens.”
In many ways, Nicole has been the rock that helped him through his darkest days, and yet now, it seems, Keith’s sobriety is the very thing that could cost her millions.
What is the net worth of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban?
Kidman and Urban reportedly share a combined net worth of nearly $500 million, earned through blockbuster films, hit albums, and valuable real estate. Nicole’s estimated worth is $375 million, while Keith’s is around $114 million.
The end of a two-decade love story
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s marriage came to an official end when they announced their split after 19 years together.
The couple had been grappling with tension for months, and within hours of confirming their separation, reports revealed that Nicole had filed for divorce at the Davidson County Circuit Court in Nashville, Tennessee.
The couple share two daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14, and reports suggest that they have been living apart since the summer.