In Hollywood, it’s easy to get caught up in the glitz and glamour. We see celebrities living seemingly perfect lives, but the reality is often far from it. Take Nicole Kidman, for example. She may now be happily married to Keith Urban, but her journey to finding true love wasn’t always smooth sailing.

Many of us remember Kidman’s highly publicized and messy divorce from Tom Cruise, her husband of eleven years. The tabloids couldn’t get enough of their tumultuous relationship. But even after all these years, there are still new revelations about their marriage coming to light.

Recently, Kidman opened up about one of the most emotionally conflicted moments of her career – a moment that turned out to be a turning point in her life. Right before winning an Oscar in 2003 for her role in “The Hours,” Kidman finalized her divorce from Cruise. It was a bittersweet victory for her amidst a whirlwind of turmoil and sadness.

Back in the day, Cruise and Kidman were considered one of Hollywood’s power couples. They even adopted two children together. But after eleven years, their marriage came crashing down. The timing couldn’t have been worse for Kidman, as her divorce overshadowed what should have been a highlight of her career – winning an Academy Award.

Despite her Oscar win, Kidman has revealed that her big night was tainted by the personal struggles she was facing. In a candid interview, she admitted, “I went home and ended up ordering takeout and eating it on the floor of the Beverly Hills Hotel. I sat on the floor of the hotel eating French fries and a burger with my family and went to bed. That’s when it hit me. I went, I need to find my love; I need a love in my life. Because this is supposed to be when you go, ‘This is ours.’”

It’s heart-wrenching to think that even on such a triumphant night, Kidman felt alone and yearning for love. But thankfully, her story has a happy ending. Five years after her divorce from Cruise, she found love in the arms of Keith Urban. The couple tied the knot and are now proud parents to two beautiful daughters.

Today, Kidman and Urban celebrate their 17th wedding anniversary. Their love story is a testament to the fact that sometimes, in the face of heartbreak, we can find true happiness. Kidman’s journey serves as a reminder that it’s never too late to find love and start a new chapter in life.

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