The Divorce and Prenup
Country music star Keith Urban and actress Nicole Kidman officially filed for divorce on September 30, 2025, ending their nearly 19-year marriage. The couple, who met in 2005 and married in 2006, share two children: Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14.
While reports cite irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split, details of their prenuptial agreement have attracted attention, especially a clause related to Urban’s substance use.
The So-Called ‘Cocaine Clause’
According to multiple outlets, including Radar Online and Hello!, the prenup allegedly included a provision rewarding Urban for remaining sober. The agreement reportedly stated that for every year he abstained from drugs and alcohol, he would receive $600,000 from Kidman.
Over the course of their 19-year marriage, this amounts to just over $11 million, earning the section the nickname of a ‘cocaine clause’ in media reports.
Urban has been candid about his past struggles with addiction. In interviews, he has credited Kidman with staging an early intervention shortly after their marriage:
“I’m just so glad she didn’t [walk away], and 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.”
Support Through the Years
Urban has also acknowledged Kidman’s ongoing support for his sobriety at public events. At Kidman’s AFI Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony, he reflected on how critical her love and patience were during the early years of their marriage:
“Four months into a marriage, and I’m in rehab for three months with no idea what was going to happen to us. Nic pushed through every negative voice — I’m sure even some of her own — and she chose love. And here we are tonight, 18 years later.”
Urban has been candid with how Kidman supported his sobriety (Taylor Hill/WireImage)
What This Means
If enforced, the alleged prenup clause could result in a significant payout to Urban. However, as with many celebrity divorces, the final financial outcome may depend on negotiations and legal review.
UNILAD has contacted representatives for Urban and Kidman for comment.
For those seeking guidance or support regarding substance abuse, resources like American Addiction Centers are available 24/7 at (313) 209-9137 or via their website.
This clause highlights how couples, particularly in high-profile marriages, sometimes structure prenuptial agreements around personal milestones, such as maintaining sobriety, as a way to encourage healthy behavior.
