It's been said that behind every strong man is an even stronger woman — and they don't make them any more formidable than Oscar-nominated actress, Nicole Kidman.
Recently, country music superstar Keith Urban revealed to The Sunday Times just how instrumental Nicole was in his decision to get sober, and how in the end, she wound up saving his life.
Over the course of his career, Keith has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide. He is one of the most notable people in the music game!
During that time, and unfortunately, like many people in Hollywood, Keith has fought hard to overcome his own personal demons. It was not an easy battle.
Keith first checked himself into rehab back in 1998 as a result of his struggles with alcohol and substance abuse. The "Stupid Boy" singer's second stint came in 2006, just four months after his marriage to Nicole Kidman.
"Because I love my audience being able to just come and have a great time," Urban told 'The Times'.
Which I'm sure his audience appreciates.
“I’ve nothing against drugs or alcohol," he went on to explain.
"I just realized I’m allergic to it."
Only instead of breaking out in a rash or itchy hives, Urban jests that alcohol causes him to break out in "cuffs".
The country star recalled growing up in a house with an alcoholic father. As a result, it took years for Keith to realize that he was hardwired the same way. Which can be a pretty hard mirror to look into.
It's perhaps not surprising at all to learn that Keith's song "Thank You" was inspired by his loving and supportive wife.
“I thank you for my heart, I thank you for my life."
"And I thank God for grace and mercy, and that you became my wife,” the chorus rings out.
BRB, just dabbing at my eyes over here.
“But I had to find a different way to be in the world,” Keith said retrospectively. "I’m glad it didn’t change anything about my music."
While making an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2010, Ellen brought up this very fact. “You kind of credit her for saving your life?" the hostess asked rhetorically.
Then again in 2016, during the reception for Keith's Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit, Keith once again reiterated just how impactful Nicole's love and support has been throughout his journey to sobriety.
The "One Too Many" singer didn't mince words when he said that Nicole had quite literally risked it all.
Just this past year, in June of 2021, Keith and Nicole celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary.
I know, it feels like just yesterday that these two got together, but it's true.
Keith commemorated their love with an adorable photo of the two of them from Christmas past, and a caption that read "My life started when you said ‘I do’ 5475 days ago today."
