After nearly 20 years of marriage, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have separated — news that sent a wave of shock through both Hollywood and the country music world.

But for those closest to the couple, it may have been a long time coming.

According to People , the separation “really hasn’t been a secret” within Urban’s inner circle, with one source saying they “felt like the split was kind of inevitable.”

The couple — who share two daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14 — quietly confirmed the separation on Monday (Sept. 29) , just three months after celebrating their 19th wedding anniversary.

‘They’ve Been Living Separately for a While’

While the news has taken many by surprise, there were signs behind the scenes.

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