Nicole Kidman Wasn't Married to Tom Cruise...

Posted Jun 26th 2006 6:59PM by TMZ Staff

Nicole Kidmanat least according to the Catholic Church in Australia.

Many around the world were scratching their heads this past weekend, trying to figure out exactly how Kidman was able to get married as a Catholic in a Catholic ceremony, as the Church does not allow for a second marriage (in the Church) after a divorce. Many assumed that Kidman had gotten her marriage to Tom Cruise annulled, which would technically have paved the way for a second marriage in the Church.

Well, not so fast. Kidman's marriage to Cruise lasted 10 years -- a little long to plead temporary insanity -- and considering how notoriously difficult it is to have the Church grant an annulment (they're not handing them out like communion wafers), Kidman may have figured out how to get around the requirement -- she reportedly didn't need an annulment at all.

The BBC is reporting that Kidman's 10-year union to Cruise wasn't recognized by the Catholic Church of Australia. The service was seen only as a legal ceremony and not a spiritual one. In other words, according to the Catholic Church anyway, it never happened. All Kidman had to prove was that it was dissolved legally and she was free to marry any country crooner she wanted. A loophole to be sure, but one that allowed Kidman to reconnect her Catholic faith with Keith Urban, the man she loves.

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1. Sure hope this works out & goes the long distance. They look so cool together. Let's keep our fingers crossed. Now....if I can go backward: have always wondered why Tom Cruise ended his marriage to Nicole & he once said, "Nicole knows why....," but nothing was ever revealed. Since I'm out of the loop, does anybody have any insight for me? Cuz they were always together, looked harmonious & then out of the blue, he files for divorce. Plez share!

Posted at 7:50PM on Jun 26th 2006 by Rosalie

2. Go Nicole!!!! You deserve the best and most wonderful life you can have and I think you've found it. I hope you two at least have one child if not two. Love you.

Posted at 7:54PM on Jun 26th 2006 by Rebecca

3. It amazes me that the Catholic church would be that strict about second marriages. If the church is that strict, then why would the church even marry anyone that would live with someone. Where's the righteousness?

Posted at 7:54PM on Jun 26th 2006 by Cathy Pawlowski

4. because he's in the closet and she couldn't take it anymore, and because he was trying to brainwash their kids with that scientology "religion" crap

Posted at 8:04PM on Jun 26th 2006 by Hannah

5. I have always wondered why also....the marriage ended. ANy thoughts?

Posted at 8:07PM on Jun 26th 2006 by Rubydo

6. i AM SO GLAD SHE BEAT THAT DORK TOM TO THE ALTER. I BET YOU'LL NEVER SEE URBAN JUMPING ON A COUCH & ACTING LIKE A FOOL. POOR KATIE, WON'T SOMEONE PLEASE TALK SOME SENSE INTO HER?

Posted at 8:09PM on Jun 26th 2006 by baRB

7. And the people of the United States worry about Gay Marriage? Give me a break. Yet my legal marriage in Canada, is not recognized in the United States. So when does the day come when each state can say who is or who is not married? Laws need to apply in all countries the same. Because if I am legally married in Canada, I should be legally married in the United States. People want to say it's a religious thing, well obviously, in this case, it's not. It was simply a legal ceremony and not a religious one, so therefore Kidman and Cruise were never married. Get real.

Posted at 8:12PM on Jun 26th 2006 by Phillip Ware-Ehlers

8. I am so glad that Nicole got away from that cult-like religion. I am hoping that she can undo any harm done to her kids...if it isn't too late. We all know how domineering Tom Cruise is.

Posted at 8:15PM on Jun 26th 2006 by SUNFLOWERgirl

9. Just a shot in the dark, Rosalie, but I'm guesssing she refused to wear the handle bar moustache and strap on to bed.

Posted at 8:16PM on Jun 26th 2006 by leeann

10. I wish to God I hadn't married my ex husband in the church. It would be easy to get an annulment because of the circumstances, but what a colossal mistake it was. I hope that Nicole and Keith are deliriously happy together. :)

Posted at 8:20PM on Jun 26th 2006 by Secretary

11. Loop hole my ass...........in the Church's eyes she wasn't married for 10 freakin years? And a loving dedicated woman to woman or man to man relationship is not recognized! Please........And I guess Liz Taylor is a Virgin too! Oh, in there eyes................

Posted at 8:22PM on Jun 26th 2006 by John

12. Hello, Tom Cruz is a FAG. The marriage was a sham. That's why they had to adopt. Even if the Catholic church had its a!@ up its head, even they knew a sham when they saw one. You have to consummate a marriage to make it binding in the eyes of God and Nic always had that ace in her pocket. Now Keith Urban, whatta man!

Posted at 8:26PM on Jun 26th 2006 by Genevere Filthton

13. I don't know ms.Rosalie, but I was thinking about it this afternoon and perhaps he divorced her because she would not agree to be a scientologist! Also the girl that he is with now has decided to do it. It's mighty funny that after he met her she too was catholic and after about 3 or 4 months of dating has become a scientogist as well.

Posted at 8:38PM on Jun 26th 2006 by Tanya Taylor

14. Congratulations Nicole!!! I have always been a fan of Nicole Kidman. I think Nicole handled the divorce to Tom like a lady. I wish the very best for Nicole and Keith. You two make an awesome couple!!!

Posted at 8:41PM on Jun 26th 2006 by Jess

15. Well if they weren't married it seems that Nicole should have beeen excommunicated from the Catholic Churvh of Australia for living with Tom for 10 years and adopting 2 kids to be in an out=of=wedlock relationship. Not that I think she should have been - seems like the Church would have thought so -- love how they are consistent. It seems simpler to recognize divorce rather than create a loophole that essentially rewrites history in a narrow world. I hope they're happy and I applaud her for being one of the few who gets married before having kids!

Posted at 8:45PM on Jun 26th 2006 by Carol Crawford

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