Nicole Kidman is drawing heavily on the support of Australian actress Deborra-Lee Furness as she confronts what sources describe as one of the most difficult personal periods of her life, following a reported separation from husband Keith Urban. Individuals familiar with the situation say Kidman has relied on Furness for emotional stability in recent weeks, crediting the long-time friend with helping her navigate heightened public scrutiny and an intensely private heartbreak.
According to RadarOnline, one insider said the actress has confided deeply in Furness, noting that "Nicole has broken down to Deb more than once," and describing the conversations as "genuine, emotional, and unvarnished." Furness, whose divorce from Hugh Jackman became public last year after nearly three decades of marriage, is viewed by those close to Kidman as uniquely positioned to provide meaningful guidance.
The two women have reportedly spent extensive time together as Kidman copes with the aftershocks of the breakup. Sources say their exchanges have blended private grief, practical counsel, and mutual understanding from having endured parallel forms of public pressure. Their bond, one insider said, has entered a "very raw, very real" chapter, shaped not by celebrity but by shared personal strain.
Friends of Kidman say Furness has offered a consistent message intended to bolster her confidence. According to the insider, Furness has told her, "You'll make it through this. You're stronger than you think." Those words, sources suggest, have helped Kidman shift her focus toward rebuilding and regaining equilibrium rather than dwelling on the pain associated with the separation.
People familiar with the situation say Furness has been cautious about commenting on Urban, maintaining that her priority is Kidman's wellbeing rather than assigning blame. Sources describe this approach as part of what has made her support especially valuable: an emphasis on recovery, mental health, and the freedom to define a new path after a long-term partnership.
The added layer of public scrutiny has made Kidman's transition more challenging. Those close to her say that in addition to emotional strain, she must reckon with persistent attention from the media and fans. Furness has reportedly helped her manage those demands, advising her on maintaining composure while also creating private space to process the changes unfolding behind the scenes.
People familiar with their relationship say the shared experience of high-profile breakups has forged what one source called a "sisterhood of heartbreak," marked by loyalty and mutual reliance. Their connection, described as almost inseparable in recent weeks, has provided Kidman what those around her consider a crucial emotional anchor.
