'She's constantly gushing about him': Keith Urban is 'jealous' over Nicole Kidman's 'increasingly close' relationship with Lion director Garth Davis

They're the Australian power couple who've been married for over a decade.

But Nicole Kidman's growing friendship with Lion director Garth Davis has apparently caused a new rift in her marriage to Keith Urban, according to New Idea.

The magazine has claimed insiders revealed Keith, 49, is 'furious with his wife' for her 'intense relationship' with the Australian director.

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Close: Nicole Kidman's growing friendship with Lion director Garth Davis has apparently caused a new rift in her marriage to Keith Urban

'Keith's nose is totally out of joint and he feels completely humiliated over Nicole's closeness to Garth,' the source reportedly told the magazine.

Lion was Garth's feature film directorial debut and Nicole has lavished him with praise for his Oscar-nominated effort.

He was singled out in a public statement she released when her Best Supporting Actress nod for the movie was announced. 

Trouble: The magazine has claimed insiders revealed Keith, 49, is 'furious with his wife' for her 'intense relationship' with the Australian director

'And thanks to Garth Davis for putting his heart and soul into all of us,' she wrote. 

The director has been equally as profuse in showering the actress with accolades.

He recently told New Idea the duo had gone to 'great places together' while they filmed Lion and described his leading lady as 'so connected'.

Bond: They're the Australian power couple who've been married for over a decade

According to the magazine's source, Keith is up in arms over the amount of contact Nicole has with Garth, 'because she's always on the phone or texting him'.

The Hollywood A-lister reportedly gushes over the director constantly and her husband is said to be doing his best to accommodate things.

'Keith understands the trust that goes on between a star and a director,' the insider relayed.

Daily Mail Australia has reached out Nicole and Keith's representation for comment. 

Drama: According to the magazine's source, Keith is up in arms over the amount of contact Nicole has with Garth, 'because she's always on the phone or texting him'

For more on Keith and Nicole, pick up the latest issue of New Idea

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