NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Keith Urban’s recent interview took an unexpected turn when he abruptly disconnected from a Zoom call after being asked about his wife, Nicole Kidman, and her on-screen romances. The country music star was speaking with Mix 102.3 hosts Hayley Peterson and Max Burford on Tuesday when the inquiry about Kidman’s steamy scenes caught him off guard.
As the hosts prepared Urban for what they described as a “tricky” and “deeply personal” question, Burford stepped in to ask how the singer felt about seeing Kidman, who co-starred with actor Zac Efron in last year’s Netflix movie “A Family Affair,” engage in romantic scenes with younger co-stars.
Urban did not provide a response. Moments later, a producer confirmed that the interview had been cut short, suggesting Urban’s team may have chosen to end the call to avoid the sensitive topic. Peterson felt certain this was the case, exclaiming, “He’s gone!” as Urban’s presence on the call vanished.
The disconnect raised some amusing questions among the hosts, with Burford jokingly wondering whether they had offended Urban or if there was now “beef” between them. Urban’s representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment about the incident.
Urban and Kidman, married since June 2006, recently celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary. Kidman, 58, shared a heartfelt message on social media, marking the occasion and highlighting their life together, including their two daughters, Sunday and Faith.
Kidman has previously been open about her feelings regarding filming intimate scenes. In a recent interview, she disclosed her struggles with burnout during the shoot of the erotic thriller “Babygirl,” emphasizing that some moments on set were quite challenging. She expressed her surprising feelings, stating she was overwhelmed and wished to avoid further intimate experiences during filming.
This candid discussion illustrates Kidman’s ongoing evolution in handling her character portrayals, particularly in scenes that require emotional vulnerability. Both Urban and Kidman continue to navigate the complexities of their individual careers while maintaining a supportive partnership, which they have nurtured over nearly two decades together.