Nicole and Keith Split, Is There Really A 'Cocaine Clause'?

Actress Nicole Kidman and Country singer Keith Urban are rumored to have a prenuptial agreement which includes standard asset protections but also a unique "cocaine clause" (or "sobriety clause") tied to Urban's addiction history. 

According to multiple outlets citing sources familiar with the agreement, Kidman agreed to pay Urban $600,000 annually (or a lump sum equivalent) as long as he remained sober from drugs and alcohol during the marriage.

Over their 19-year marriage (2006–2025), this could total $11.4 million ($600,000 × 19 years). The clause reportedly required proof of sobriety (e.g., via testing or self-reporting), and Urban has maintained sobriety since his 2006 rehab stint, qualifying him for the full payout. 

Legal experts note that such incentive-based clauses are uncommon but enforceable if clearly defined, though they could face scrutiny in divorce court over intent (e.g., was it a true "bonus" or disguised alimony?).

Over the weekend reports emerged that the couple had separated after 19 years, with Kidman filing for divorce in Nashville (their primary residence since 2007) on September 30, citing irreconcilable differences. Insiders say they've lived apart since early summer 2025.

Kidman is reportedly "shocked," "consumed with anger," and "deeply betrayed" by the clause, feeling it now rewards Urban financially for sobriety she actively helped him achieve. 

Additional drama includes rumors Urban has "moved on" with a younger woman from the music industry, though unconfirmed. Kidman has submitted a parenting plan making her the primary residential parent (306 days/year with the kids; Urban gets the rest), and Urban is barred from taking the children out of her country of residence.