Jakarta – Tom Cruise reportedly reacted with a sense of vindication to the recent divorce of his ex-wife, nicole Kidman, and country music star Keith Urban, sources close to the actor reveal. The split, finalized after 16 years of marriage, has stirred up past sentiments for Cruise regarding public perception of his own divorce from Kidman between 1990 and 2001.
The actor, according to insiders, long believed his narrative was unfairly skewed following his separation from Kidman. “He was considered a bad person and that stuck with him for years,” a source told the International Business Times, as reported by The News on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The source added that Cruise felt hurt by Kidman’s portrayal of their split in media appearances, specifically referencing comments about his height and her positioning as the victim.
Now, with Kidman’s marriage to Urban dissolving, Cruise is said to feel a degree of validation. “He was annoyed when Keith was portrayed as a hero on a white horse who saved nicole from the bad memories of their marriage,” another source stated. While acknowledging Kidman’s likely sadness, the source claims Cruise privately allowed himself a moment of satisfaction, suggesting a sense of karmic retribution.
Longstanding skepticism about the longevity of Kidman and Urban’s relationship reportedly fueled Cruise’s reaction. “Tom felt they were an overly hyped couple, even though from the start it was clear they had very little in common, and now he’s been proven right,” the source explained.
Notably, Keith Urban remained absent from social media for two months following the public declaration of the separation. The divorce marks a notable chapter closure for both Kidman and Urban, and re-ignites scrutiny of past relationships and public narratives surrounding Hollywood’s elite.
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