Now that they're married, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are a unit – a powerful, singular one that's mostly comprised of ginger hair, bleached skin and rubbish cowboy songs about farmers and trucks and stuff.
And when Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban come together, they create such a luminous display of celebrity love that people can't help but stop whatever they're doing in order to point and pull weird faces like Donald Sutherland at the end of Invasion Of The Body Snatchers. Yeah, basically, this is a story of some people looking at Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban.
Before they got together, Nicole Kidman was merely a Hollywood actress who kept making comedies even though she was very obviously crap at them, and Keith Urban was a singer that nobody outside of a small circle of red-eyed female truck drivers had ever heard of. But, following their marriage, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have become the sort of unstoppable fame-machine that will hypnotise anyone who staggers into their path.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are so famous that if anyone – anywhere – rents a helicopter, chances are they'll use it exclusively to stalk them. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are so famous that not even priests are safe from the urge to blab endlessly about them. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are so famous that, when they went to Nashville to watch some fireworks, they caused the sort of frantic gawping that would have Jesus taking notes.
To celebrate Independence Day this week, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban did what all Australian expats do – they buggered off down a pool hall for a bit to watch fireworks. The only problem is, the crowd that amassed to watch the display noticed Nicole and Keith, and got a little bit excitable. David Yunker, a copy editor for The Tennessean newspaper, witnessed this giant display of celebrity-looking:
“Girls and guys alike could be seen text messaging friends and leaving giddy voice mails upon noticing the famous couple.”
We can't imagine the kind of giddy frenzy that was caused by some people seeing Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban for a few minutes. The nearest thing we can compare it to was when Dick out of Dick and Dom turned on the Christmas lights round our way about four years before he was famous. And, boy oh boy, was that ever giddy.
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Fans Gawk At Urban And Kidman On Fourth – MSNBC
[story by Stuart Heritage]
nancy says
What planet have you been living on? Moulin Rouge, Cold Mountain, The Interpreter and The Hours for which she won an academy award playing Virginia Wolfe were not comedies. Nicole is one of the most talented and well liked actresses worldwide. Also Keith Urban is the most popular musicians in Country music which obviously you are a snob to. He was voted TOP male vocalist of the year 2004 &2005 and 2006 also entertainer of the year in 2005 by the ACM Academy of country music and the country music association. not to mention being voted the sexiest Male singer of the year.his album “Golden Road” went double platenum in 2002. I could go on and on. Face it…the man is a huge success and not mearly to a small group of “red eyed female truck drivers.” He’s very well liked and admired for his friendly and approachable manner and his generocity to those in need. It sounds like you’re just a mean spirited, jealous “wanna be” who can’t find anything good to say about anyone. Maybe you just need a good hug. Don’t be so mean and maybe someone will happily give you one. :o)
Lowezl says
Nancy, you are right on–let me just add something for this writer who appears to have lived in a cocoon for the past decade. The country music referred to went out of business back in the fifties. It’s not just “twangy” any more. I believe people like this writer used to refer to it as sh–t kicking or hillbilly music. Country music has evolved into one of the leading musical genres–last year, Keith Urban, after having two albums go triple platinum and his latest one double, was named country music’s Entertainer of the Year and Best Male Vocalist. If the writer had taken the time to do a little research by listening to some of Keith’s CDs and reading his biography, he would know that Keith Urban had four No. 1 hits in Australia before he came to America. He achieved fame long before his name ever became associated with Nicole Kidman’s and had already sold millions of albums here in the United States and was already an international well known country music star in Canada and Australia. In fact the way they met was at Australian week in LA in January 2005 where Mel Gibson, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were honored by the Australians for their contribution to art. Nicole Kidman is a great actress who has won the Academy Award for her work–she has done so much more than appear in comedies. She is an ambassador to the United Nations and famous for her charity work. This writer has a 1950’s mentality when it comes to judging not only Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman but country music in general. This writer fails to acknowledge that country music has become so cool rock stars have invaded the territory. While it still retains the traditional country music, it has branched out into country pop, country rock, southern rock, and is the leading best seller with a 17% increase in sales for 2006.
angelina says
I wouldn’t say Nicole’s talented or well liked. I think her press corp is spending loads of time shoving her in our face but she does diddly squat for me. And he’s just getting fat and dirty looking. He may have been well liked and admired once upon a time but his diva behaviour of the last 6 months has turned off plenty of former fans. The worse thing he could have done is marry a Hollywood has been but she’s the only one willing to fork out the dough to make him do it. Blah! These two deserve each other. They both smell of PR scum.
notjealous says
you are all ridiulous. take a chill pill.
elise says
he isn’t fat or a diva. keith urban i a great person and the sexiest man alive, not mcconauhey! damn you nichole!
nancy says
Lowezl…..I actually like the “twangy country” of yesterday. Thats the music I was raised on. I like all of it, even bluegrass. I like most of the modern country but some of it really shouldn’t be called country. Maybe country pop would be better. There’s very little pure country left it seems. I stopped listening to Country stations for a while because I felt it was becoming too “Uptown.” George Strait is still my favorite. I like almost all types of music even some opera and classical. I love Andrea Bucceli. (spelling) I’m only a music snob when it comes to “rap crap” and hiphop. Can’t stand either of them…….To Angelina….You and the writer of that article must be related….”YOU ARE MEAN.”
kenny lover says
kenny chesney is THE MAN !!!! he outsings and out entertains keith urban by a million to 1 . kenny it’s great for you that ole keith got plucked by a duck- cause now you will win all the awards!!! and- you are soooooooooo HOT HOT HOT! congrats kenny on your highly anticipated increase in popularity. just, don’t get hen pecked plucked by some stupid selfish gal.
MamaDolly says
I wish I knew what all the women see in Kenny Chesney.
I’m just STUNNED that so many women drool over him.
I never saw him in concert so maybe he is a good performer
but K. U. has him beat in the looks department by a mile…..
In fact I think most people have him beat in the looks department.
He has a small round head with a pinched face and big ears.
Plus I don’t like his singing either. He may be a very nice
guy but in my opinion he isn’t good looking and his singing is just so so.
If someone can explain to me what the attraction is I would like to hear it.
lenns says
I think the reason people stare is because they look so weid together she is a big tall momma and he is a liitte short dude
Jen says
Your comments show a your lack of knowledge about either artist, Keith or Nicole.
Keith Urban is the Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year, multiple Male Vocalist winner, Album of the Year, the list goes on. He has been a multiplatinum selling artist for years, with at least two of his songs so far charting now not just on country charts,but adult contemporary as well. The last I checked, Live 8 was aired globally last year on AOL–of which Keith was a performer at the Philadelphia venue. As for Nicole, she’s an Oscar-Winning actress with numerous accalimed roles from To Die For, to Cold Mountain, to her award winning role in The Hours. Your comments about her make no sense, she’s made only two comedies I know of in recent years, most of her films are highly acclaimed roles, she is an A-list actress. Keith and Nicole are both highly gifted, recognized and honored in both of their fields, which I think contributes to the fascination some people have with the courtship and now marriage.
Um, as for the audience of Keith? We “red-eyed female truck drivers” hold master degrees and P.H.D.’s in equal number to the wonderful blue collar folks who also enjoy Keith’s music. I myself am a college student and not a young one. Men and Women of all ages and income levels enjoy his music.
The reason they are stared at is because they are a strikingly attractive couple, who show sincere, genuine affection for each other with class and sweetness.
kenny lover says
hey jen- i know all about keith. never wanted to know about nicole even when she was married to tom cruise. why in the world did tom marry HER? he must have had a TIA. that stands for transient ischemic attack, which i am sure you have no knowledge of. look it up and learn something. she would be a NOBODY if not for tom. and, she is still NOBODY to me. her movies suck. and keith will not win a single award at the cma’s next year. good enough for him. i hope his career is ruined. i’ll never buy anything of his. yeah, he had a winning streak when he was not with her. that is HISTORY! he has totally screwed up his life and career. red neck girls listen to keith urban. and i a am a registerd nurse working in a very busy hospital. i am not a redneck. and i am proud of that!! ADIOS TO KEITH URBAN. bring on keith anderson, kenny chesney, billy currington. and GO GIRLS! gretchen wilson, carrie underwood, jennifer nettles. they should win ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR. not the guys. i support women in country music. who decides men should win????? GET A LIFE JEN- AND STUDY HARD IN COLLEGE. hope you don’t become a journalist. you will never make it. ADIOS SENORIITA!!!!
deedee says
I agree Lenns! Except he’s not just short, he’s getting fat too. Tall and skinny. Short and fat. They also stare because that’s what Kicole have been working so hard for the last year. To stay in the newspapers and get noticed.
miou says
you all stupid guys! with no education, no knowledge…such a waste!!!
kelly says
I don’t get it–Nicole was married to Tom Cruise for about 10 years and then Nicole Kidman goes on to apply for an annulment of her marriage AFTER 10 YEARS–whats this about? Is she nuts but who is nuttier is the Catholic Church for letting it happen.
christine says
I would only stare at Keith wondering how stupid he can be to marry someone whod get an annulment from a marriage that she was in for 10 years
ker says
nicole and keith are just perfect couple and they are in love. leave them alone
MamaDolly says
Hey! Kenny Lover….you are a scarry woman…..(you are a woman aren’t you?) You sound like you have a lot of hate inside you. I hope you dont take it out on any of those sick people you are supposed to be nursing back to health. A Florence Nightingale you are NOT. Vicious, vindictive, jealous, spiteful and Psychiotic come to mind as I read your posts. You aren’t related to Jeffery Dommer are you? As for being so proud of NOT being a red neck…..Why is it that Gretchen Wilson’s name is at the top of your list of most admired women singers? She’s red neck through and through and proudly sings about it. (I hated that song , by the way.)
I’ll have to admit that Kenny Chesney has a nice muscular body even though he’s short. He’s all right if you don’t look above his neck. I heard he gives you your money’s worth at concerts but I’m not too fond of his singing….”different strokes for different folks.” as the saying goes.
MamaDolly says
Hey! Kelly and Christine……The Catholic church wont allow you to get married in the “church” if you have had a divorce plus they dont recognize a marriage as legitimate if performed outside the “church”. Thats why they can so easily annul it. (as if it never happened….they were just living in sin…lol.) Nicole and Tom Cruise were married in a private scientology wedding in Telluride, if my memory serves me right.
My son married a Catholic who had been previously married in Las Vegas and the church annulled that marriage as well.
Annie says
I think more people agree with Angelina, Lenns,Deedee, than you realize. Take a look at the KU net board and anyone with any intelligence will see very quickly that his fans is gone. And they have a right to be angry. The way he treated his fan base through out this past year is coming back to bite him in the rear. And he deserves exactly what is happening. For years all the fans heard was respect his private life and for the most part they did, they went beyond the call of common sense to make sure he got recognition in country music. And how did he thank them. By doing exactly what he did. If he and Nicole had come out early on and said this is a special relationship we have and we are very happy. Then I think the fans would have went out of their way to make sure they gave him and Nicole privacy. But no they made a stupid game out of it as if the fans in the States was just plain stupid. Then the insult of saying he couldn’t possibly have a fanclub party at the CMA Fest because of his schedule. Then he shows up at everyone else’s concert. Then the very idea of telling his opening act at his first appearance after marriage that they were to avert their eyes and not look at his tour bus. Well he got his wish and I hope it remains in effect. But if you have been following his fan club board then you know he is now coming on there to promote his new song and what they are planning on doing for the fans in November.
Must be for the fans in Australia because the ones in the states have gotten on with their lives and it does not include the ultra private Mr. Urban. So enjoy your privacy.
And I to, do not foresee him winning another award unless they have one for the most stupidest miscalculation a country artist ever made with his fans.He made them feel as if they could never be good enough for him, that only someone with MZ Kidman’s celebrity status was. And that is why his fans have left. Not because they were jealous of Nicole but that he used them to get what he wanted, then turned his back.
MamaDolly says
Annie, I guess I don’t keep track of K.U. and his fan clubs Just what I read in the papers and online commentary. If K.U. is as bad as you say then you should be upset. Everyone deserves their privacy but the diverting of the eyes from his bus seems a little much. I’m assuming it’s because Nicolle was in the bus…is that right? I havent followed his career until recently because frankly, Country music was getting too uptown and booring to me. With the exception of George Strait, Allen Jackson and Tim McGraw. I had seen Keith on TV and thought he was talented and kind of cute but only took notice when his name became connected to Nicole’s.
Irregardless of his private life, I think the hatered I read here is excessive, rediculous and lets face it….These people live in a fantasy world that most average people like us can only dream about. Why waste your time and emotions hating them. Get on with your lives.
tori says
When one makes a vow–they make a vow with each other and before God–it doesn’t matter where the vows are made–God is present so for one to make a vow and then get an annulment in a Catholic church does not annul the vow. A church is just a building–what matters is the vow that was made and not made to be broken.
Katina Lee says
Why people care about someone’s height is beyond me.
Claire says
Well, I was gonna type a comment to this. But you said it all. Very, very well said! :)
Jody says
Why are people so bloomin mean? If Nicole is just a mediocre actress… she also has something we normal folks do not have. Fame, cash, botox, clothes, endless supplies of everything and a man who I would not kick out of bed in the morning. Jealousy here? Keiths music is fab. If anyone bothered to look him up is music deserves the fame without being Mr Kidman. But then I am a country fan. If these two are happy who cares about the rest. I am married to a milkman, I am a carer. I live in a two bed house. Like most normal people. Nicole and Kidman worked to get where they were, and even married to Tom, Kidman was still working in Hollywood circles before their marriage something people forget. It takes guts to chase a dream and these two have guts. They deserve what they have because they put themselves out there. If Nicole is such a bad actress how come shes loved by millions.? If you did not really care about her life on some level why bother to post here you negative people. I would love her life. So I admire them. Even the crappy movies.
janet says
Kenny Chesney looks like a turtle. And when he takes off his hat, he looks like an old man. Ugh.
janet says
Your lack of skill with the English language is unbelievable. And I hate to break it to you, but Keith Urban doesn’t owe anybody anything. He has a right to privacy and a right to make his own decisions regarding his schedule based on what he is comfortable with and capable of doing. He doesn’t owe you anthing, so get a life. Something tells me he wouldn’t want a fan of your caliber anyway.
Jessica says
Let me correct that. Nicole is not the one who filed the annulment. Tom did.
Keith is talented tho. You guys are so judgemental. I don’t know if you are insecure or whatsoever.
They got married cuz they love each other, not becuz they are hungry for fame.