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Update: Urban just out briefly from rehab, joins Kidman
By Stone Martindale Dec 4, 2006, 15:41 GMT
Nicole Kidman (L) walks with her husband, Australian country music singer Keith Urban, - good luck Keith EPA/RICK RYCROFT
Country singer Keith Urban is still in rehab, but has briefly reunited with his wife actress Nicole Kidman, updates Access Hollywood to earlier reports. The couple had a bite on Sunday at the famous LA Polo Lounge.
Urban had been in the in-patient rehabilitation program since October 19th. Urban's publicist said the singer is "still undergoing treatment."
Kidman and Urban were married on Sunday, June 25, 2006, at the Cardinal Cerretti Memorial Chapel in the grounds of St Patrick's Estate, in Sydney.
In 1998, the singer previously checked into the Cumberland Heights treatment center in Nashville, Tennessee, seeking treatment for cocaine and alcohol addiction. Reports Us Magazine.
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His people have been quoted as saying he's NOT out of the program.....Nicole is using this as a photo opportunity to portray his 'supportive wife'....Here's hoping that during his time to 'reflect', he's realized that this 'marriage' was a huge mistake and will take the appropriate actions.
This picture was one that was taken a couple of days after the 'wedding'...it's not recent AT ALL.....She makes me ill.....
Sweet Biscuit - why so bitter!!!
The picture is just one that this website picked because they didn't have a picture yet of the copuple together post-rehab.. I'm not a Nicole fan, but I thought I'd just point out that Nicole Kidman had nothing to do with this picture. Thsi is the picture that's been up with nearly every story about the couple since they got married.
All alcoholics are continuing 'In treatment', especially after just being discharged.
Just a term or figure of speech used. Can not say I am a Nicole fan.....but people with addictions are always in recovery or undergoing treatment.
Whether you like Nicole or not is of no concern at this point - we should be concerned that Keith has support of his fans and his wife and I really think that he does - unlike Kenny C. Keith had a longer relationship with Nicole -before marrying her and then realizing what a huge mistake - so instead of being negative, lets hope they both did the right thing in choosing each other and lets pray that Keith will stay sober.
ALL people who begin recovery are NOT ALWAYS in treatment or recovery.
ALWAYS IN RECOVERY?
This is a myth often perpetuated by those who choose not to recover. Usually this choice is a result of not working the program of recovery outlined in the 12 step program. What I am saying is not popular to hear and will be refuted by many.
Rather they stay addicted to something else. Meetings that substitute for recovery. The program of AA which is what most rehab units base their therapy on, states quite clearly that recovery is possible.
As a recovered alcoholic OF 21 years (having also helped many other recovered alcoholics) and indicating that I was a 'recovered' alcoholic I was rejected by those in AA of heresy in fear of their own acceptance of responsiblity to recover.
Be careful what you repeat about 'always in recovery' if you do not know what you are talking about.
It is always interesting to me to read and hear people parroting what they hear others say without really understanding what the 12 Step program of recovery is all about. As many who are in 12 step meetings just parrot what they hear others say instead of taking the working of the steps seriously.
The biggest mistake Keith made was to fire his life coach when he and Nicole got engaged. Yes, once and addict/alcoholic you are either in recovery or using! Especially in the life style he has chosen yes it might cramp Nicole's style but I'd rather be cramped than watch someone I love relapse. Furthermore, Keith isn't the only one who will have to change his life style but Nicole will have to as well if she really wants it to work. The first rule in recovery is avoid people, places and things that use. In other words cut out the party's Nicole at least for now until he is more stable.
If you look at the facts, she is the reason he was put into rehab, per the agreement in their prenup. So he had to go there. And he was pissed off that she had him followed, there was someone saying that. She was having him followed, watched.
So basically, rehab was the best thing that could happen to him, it got him away from her. So it worked against her!
Notice, by the way, that she only visited him once in all that time. ONCE!!! And that was to tell him she thought she was pregnant? Obviously that didn't prove out. Now she is telling the news that 'I am not pregnant.' So it would seem that either she was lying or she lost the baby in the meantime. (I think he lucked out!)
So, now he's out, he needs to get back to work and stay away from her.
Tianca
Best wishes to Keith and Nicole. I hope with the coming holidays, these problems will make the couple even closer and more supportive of each other. No one expects to go through life without sorrows or ill health but having a good husband or wife by your side, makes it all worth while.
If she only visited once, then she changed her outfits and hair...
Why is everyone so involved in there business and passing judgement. It is a known fact to anyone who lives in or around Nashville that he has had a drinking and drug problem for quite a while. It is great that he sought help.
How ridiculous are all of you! You do not know Keith or Nicole!
I wrote this after reading only page one. Not meant for the more mature comments.
i am glad that keith went to rehab, if that is what he wanted to do. many years ago, i myself was a resident of a rehab program for alcoholism. it worked for awhile and my life did get better, but i am imbibing once again and do so enjoy it! i have met many people who choose to drink or not to drink; but ultimately, we only have this one life to live and i am glad to have the choice.
as an ex professional musician myself, i know that the pressures of the industry
and of performing music and the creative process of writing lyrics can be more
creatively satisfied, by freeing ones inhibitions with alcohol.
so to keith, i say, to thine own self be true! also, to keith, if you are giving up alcohol/cocaine for anybody but yourself, it will not work. i believe that you will resent the person that ' made you quit'.
i am married to someone who does not party at all, and sometimes it is a real bummer, because letting loose is part of the creative process and that of being a musician!
good luck to you! keep cranking out the excellent music and videos!
definately a fan of keiths with or without
the alcohol! janet from michigam!
My god people, give this couple a chance. I can tell we've got most Keith Urban fans responding (I'm one of them), but I've got to ask. Have any of you seen keith look anything but happy when he's with her??? I haven't. You may not like her for whatever reason, but its always been the genuine smile on his face when he looks at her (and hers back at him, even if you think she's more photo op conscious) that makes me feel like this couple should be given the benefit of the doubt in terms of sincerity and genuine love.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been fairly private people throughout their careers. They have a great deal of things in common and respect for one another is probably the strongest. Best wishes to Keith on fighting the demon and to Nicole - you've found a lifemate. Forty years from now, you will be grateful for the time you've had with one another. God Bless You both.
I think tht they should not have got married, as Kieth does NOT LIKE IHIS PERSONAL LIFE public knowledge, this is what she is all about and always will be. so he needs to be with someone who is not a high profile peronality...Live and learn Kieth!!!
OMG!! I find this so funny!! I want to know why Nicole Kidman ONLY went to see Keith Urban once?? Doesn't that say anything?
I think that Amanda really did have an affair with Keith Urban, obviously she has a lot to say as to what exactly they were doing as a couple or 'friends with benefits.' My gosh she actually moved to his home in Nashville for a while and seen his parents? Come on people wake up, obviously something went down cause he woudln't even comment back and refused to talk to Amanda about this 'girl he was seeing.' He didn't want her to know, why else would he not want to talk about it? Good grief!!
I don't know Nicole all that well, and seems like she is not the one that is fault here. I understand that there is a lot of crap that is hear say, but with all that I have read and what Keith and Amanda actually did together, I don't see anything that gives it away as Amanda lying. What does she have to gain?
I do hope that Keith does continue to stay out of the alchol and best of luck to him and Nicole. I do find it kind of odd that she only seen him once while he was in rehab. Maybe she was having an affair on him? HA HA!!
All this is amazing... for fans this is really sad. Keith is a blessed musician and singer. And has chosen someone to be with and love. Jealiousy is very green.. so be happy for him and support him as he undergoes the hardest time of his life. I was not happy to see him get taken either, but would we really be happy with anyone? probably not! So I say lets show Keith and his wife (Nicole) the support they deserve. Just remember that we are not the judges... We just love to listen to him and watch him play. This is his life. I cannot emagine how difficult this is for both of them.. Support him!! Thanks
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GloriaDec 4th, 2006 - 16:17:21
Good luck Keith!! I hope you and Nicole make it together for a very long time!!You have so much going for you and so many fans that love and support you...stay clean!
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